Talia Simons '23
My favorite Grand Valley memory is going to Ghana with KCON! I learned so much about the Ghanaian people, medicine, community, and I made lifelong friends along the way.
Biology Honors College Nursing West Michigan
Published March 28, 2025
Phil Biggs '78
My favorite Grand Valley memory is forming a singer-songwriter trio in 1976. We performed around campus, singing some favorite songs from the mid-70's. Then, we started writing our own tunes - my English background served me well:)
English Honors College Political Science West Michigan
Published February 5, 2025
Stephen Harrison '97
I always enjoyed the luxury of being able to visit often with my uncle, Norman TenBrink, who was a long-time faculty member in the geology department, and who's office was just a few steps away from my living center (Weed).
Biomedical Sciences Honors College
Published November 7, 2024
Peyton Fracassi '21
One of my favorite memories was when the Seidman Investment Portfolio Organization was recognized as the Most Improved Student Organization. After three years as Vice President of Marketing, it was incredibly rewarding to see our hard work acknowledged.
Finance Honors College Marketing West Michigan
Published October 22, 2024
Ellyse Catherine Lazarock '13 & '17
Some of my favorite Grand Valley memories came from being a part of the Laker Marching Band.
Business Administration Economics-Honors Honors College Psychology West Michigan
Published October 14, 2024
Lauren Fennema '22
There are way too many to list! One of my favorite memories at GVSU is having the opportunity to present my research at the Investiture Student Showcase for President Mantella's inauguration.
Cell and Molecular Biology Honors College
Published September 1, 2024
Johnny Hufford '20
I have great memories from GVSU including welcome week freshman year, my first year Honors College sequence, traveling to Washington DC to present with a group of peers, and sharing research during Student Scholars Day.
Honors College Public and Nonprofit Admin
Published August 20, 2024
Joshua Lee '13
One of my favorite memories was meeting and interacting with the residents on my floor. I enjoyed getting to know them and helping them as they started their journey at Grand Valley.
Cell and Molecular Biology Honors College
Published August 7, 2024
Emily David '18
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is having the opportunity to learn more about my favorite subjects on one campus was so special. I will never forget how thankful I felt to be able to live the dream of pursuing both dance and biology.
Cell and Molecular Biology Dance Honors College
Published July 1, 2024
Grace Bommarito '12
My favorite memory from Grand Valley was meeting my best friend and navigating life together as young adults.
Cell and Molecular Biology Chemistry Criminal Justice Honors College West Michigan
Published June 8, 2024
Madison Spratt '19
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is late night Orgo study sessions, making friends who I'm still close with today in lab, taking courses that pushed me out of my STEM comfort zone.
Cell and Molecular Biology Honors College
Published June 4, 2024
Madison Schmidtmann '18
One of my favorite memories is choreographing an intro-level hip-hop dance for the GVSU Dance Troupe with my roommate/best friend. We had a lot of fun working out the choreography together, tie-dying the group's costumes, and getting to dance!
Cell and Molecular Biology Honors College
Published June 2, 2024
Kali Smolen '17
My favorite memories at Grand Valley were made at the Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP). That is where I met my best friends, learned how to cook, became passionate about sustainability, and learned to keep bees.
Cell and Molecular Biology Honors College
Published June 1, 2024
Kara Rickenberg '19
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is being lucky enough to have my honors freshman sequence downtown. I enjoyed exploring and learning about the city of Grand Rapids.
Allied Health Sciences Honors College Psychology
Published May 31, 2024
Michael Peuler '77
As I was a military veteran and married when I entered GVSC, I was driven to excel in my education. The professors were excellent and I loved walking the then rough campus, including ropes to assist on the sidewalks in the winter.
Published March 13, 2024