Archie Smith IV '21 & '24
My favorite memory as a Laker was transferring to GVSU my sophomore year. I immediately found community through student organizations and from the moment I stepped on campus, I knew I'd be a Laker for a Lifetime.
Political Science Public Administration
Published May 18, 2026
Spandana Vemavarapu '25
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories was the moment Grand Valley truly started to feel like home.
Published March 4, 2026
Nate Engle '09
My favorite memories ls my time as a graduate fellow at the Van Andel Global Trade Center was indispensable in creating and obtaining a formative experience at GVSU. It's one of the best service-delivery-to-community programs that the university has.
Published July 1, 2024
Teresa Seidel '90 & '97
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is joining the Grand Valley track team my second year of college. It brought me new friends and new experiences - so many amazing memories.
Published February 8, 2024
Marcus Watson '94
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories was winning the intramural basketball tournament with a great group of friends.
Business Administration Public Administration
Published October 13, 2022
Colin Cumming '16
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is visiting Seattle with others in my graduate program to attend a conference, which became one of my favorite Grand Valley memories.
Published July 14, 2022
Michael Williams '13
I absolutely loved being a campus tour guide. Nothing beats seeing moms, dads, and/or other family members go from "anxious and worried to send their child off to school" to "comfortable and excited."
Political Science Public Administration Statistics
Published January 31, 2022
Kristina Pepelko '12 & '19
My favorite Grand Valley memories were made by being a part of student organizations, especially the Humane Society of Grand Valley and the Student Environmental Coalition.
English Public Administration Writing
Published February 10, 2021
DaMar Boyd '10 & '16
My favorite memory at GVSU is my oldest daughter being able to see me walk across the stage at graduation is one of my favorite Grand Valley memories.
Management Marketing Public Administration
Published December 16, 2020