Joseph Ohaeche '23
My favorite memories from GVSU are moments spent as a Cook Leadership Academy Fellow. This provided me with a leadership mindset has helped me in the corporate sector and community involvement.
Published July 16, 2026
Amy Majeski '02 & '11
My favorite memory is the nursing pinning ceremony. It was so rewarding and meaningful.
Published June 30, 2026
Christina Gunn '87
My favorite and most memorable GV memory is walking across the bridge in sub-zero winters.
Published June 27, 2026
Megan Gragg '23
My favorite Grand Valley memory is joining Phi Sigma Pi. Through the organization, I met some of my closest friends, many of whom remain lifelong friends today. Phi Sigma Pi gave me opportunities to grow both personally and professionally through service,
Published June 4, 2026
Haylee Fritz '26 & '27
My favorite Grand Valley memory is meeting friends in my classes that will last a lifetime.
Published June 2, 2026
Emmy Scott '21
My favorite Grand Valley memory is being a part of Bringing Together the World (BTW) and attending and organizing events for international and domestic students like Sexy Accent Night.
Global Studies & Social Impact Spanish
Published May 25, 2026
Abigail Austin '26
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories was building lasting friendships during my final year.
Published May 23, 2026
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
Elizabeth Kalafut '24 & '25
My favorite Grand Valley memory is running the Boston Marathon, the week of graduation made earning my master's degree even more memorable.
Applied Food and Nutrition Clinical Dietetics
Published April 22, 2026
Lauren Moine '21
My favorite memory has to be giving tours for the Admissions office. I loved getting to meet potential students and parents and share my love for the University. I made great friends with my fellow tour guides and I'm so thankful for that experience.
Criminal Justice Political Science
Published April 14, 2026
Julianne Browning '24
My favorite Grand Valley memory is the leadership opportunities I found through student organizations which created some of my favorite memories at Grand Valley.
Published April 11, 2026
Kaylee Larson '19 & '21
My favorite memory at GVSU, outside of my education, was the lifelong friends I made. I have been friends with the people I met at GVSU for 10 years, and they're my biggest support system!
Published April 9, 2026
Aaron Kopplin '21
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is longboarding around campus and my apartment in Allendale. The campus and surrounding areas are so beautiful, and its really tough to beat going outside on a nice sunny day and riding around.
Published March 11, 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
Peyton Thering '25
My favorite Grand Valley memory is when my parents would come visit to tailgate and attend the football games. My siblings and I all moved about two hours away from our hometown to attend Grand Valley, so it was always really special.
Published February 19, 2026
Aaron Crider '15
Two of my favorite Grand Valley memories were serving on the Grand Valley Journal of History editorial board and co-directing the Student Reading Series.
Published November 3, 2025
Daniel Shirkey '04
Traveling with classmates to multiple National Championship football games in Alabama is one of my favorite Grand Valley memories.
Published September 11, 2025
Katherine Vasile '21
It's hard to pick just one favorite Grand Valley memory because so many moments made my time there unforgettable.
Published July 27, 2025
Jennifer Buck '99
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is following in my dad's footsteps by living in the same residence hall he did 20 years earlier.
Adv Public Relations Hospitality Tourism Mgt
Published July 23, 2025
Viola Pagnani '24
One of my favorite GVSU memories comes from the friendships and connections I made through the Cook Leadership Academy. I'll never forget orientation during junior year move-in week sitting at a table of complete strangers who became lifelong friends with
Published July 9, 2025