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Barbara Gordon in white blazer with black trim, she is wearing glasses and has gray hair

GVSU community celebrates life of Barbara Gordon, philanthropist of education and arts

February 4, 2026

Barbara and George Gordon donated Alten paintings to GVSU and established an arts fellowship.

Dar Mayweather in a studio with camera and monitors, he is wearing a dark sweater and white shirt with black tie, with glasses

MLK speaker: Mayweather challenges Lakers to lead with vision

January 21, 2026

The two-time Laker graduate challenged the audience to build visions and create change.

President Philomena V. Mantella at a conference table next to MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz

GVSU, Michigan's other public universities drive $45 billion economic impact for state

January 13, 2026

Report reinforces study showing the GVSU contributes more than $3 billion to the state’s economy

A painted wood art rendering of the American flag by Willian Henry Edgerton hangs in the Lake Ontario Wall Gallery as part of the Becoming America: Our Past, Present, and Future at 250 exhibit.

GVSU joins celebration of America at 250 years

January 12, 2026

President Philomena V. Mantella on GRA250 steering committee

Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP

National, community leaders highlight events during MLK Commemoration Week

January 12, 2026

Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, will kick off a week of activities.

Cook Carillon tower at night with blue lights in trees that are reflected on pond in front

Leadership transitions announced for the Grand Valley University Foundation

January 5, 2026

Dan and Pamella DeVos are new co-chairs after Jim and Donna Brooks stepped down.

Steven Workman in blue blazer and blue shirt

Grand Valley community celebrates life of Steven Workman

December 8, 2025

Steve's passion for supporting education and athletics has roots in values instilled by his family.

A graduate shakes President Mantella's hand during Commencement.

Fall Class of 2025 celebrated during Commencement ceremony

December 6, 2025

Recently retired Detroit Sports broadcaster, John Keating, served as the ceremony’s guest speaker.

Dave Mehney in open suit jacket standing talking to woman with back to camera

Campus community celebrates life of GVU Foundation member David Mehney

December 4, 2025

Dave Mehney supported academics and Laker athletic programs.

Dancers in black uniforms stand in a circle and toss blue pom-poms into the air against a bright sky.

GVSU in Photos, November 2025: Saying hello again to Lakers, goodbye to fall splendor and 'yes' to cozy studying spots

December 1, 2025

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.


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