Rachel LePoudre '07
Rachel (Partain) LePoudre, APR was named a Crain's Detroit Business Notable Leader in Communications for 2026.
Published November 4, 2026
Carrie Machkouri '13
I'm excited to share that my article, Project Elevate and Codesigning the Talent Pipeline, has been co-published in the national COABE Journal, a peer-reviewed publication intended to be a primary learning and inspiration resource for adult educators.
Published October 29, 2026
Shaina Lane '01
Shaina Lane, professional speaker, executive leadership coach, and founder of BEST Leader Training, announces the release of her new book, Beneath the Brilliance: Sparkle Like a Diamond Without Cracking Under Pressure.
Published October 29, 2026
Matthew Kurnava '01
I am a proud GVSU alumnus and Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, with more than 22 years of military service spanning leadership, intelligence, cybersecurity, and strategic operations.
Published October 29, 2026
Sarah Crawford '04
Sarah Crawford, assistant director of analytics for the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement in Little Rock, Ark., was selected by AcademyHealth to serve on its Oral Health Interest Group Advisory Committee.
Published October 28, 2026
Christopher Wirth '04
Christopher Wirth, founding attorney of Grand Rapids-based Core Legal PLC, recently helped reshape Michigan criminal law through his representation of the defendant in People v. Madison.
Published September 29, 2026
Ieisha Humphrey '05
Ieisha Humphrey proudly serves as the tenth president of the National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals (NALSAP) through June 30, 2027.
Published September 20, 2026
Jerry Wallace '09
From Laker Student-Athlete to National Higher Education Leader
Published September 9, 2026
Anastasia Alcock '23
Me, Anastasia, and my husband, Mitchell, recently got married! We met December of 2022 at Main St Pub in Allendale while I was finishing my final year at GVSU. Since then, we have purchased a home, got a dog, and now are married! I grew up in Texas and ca
Published September 2, 2026
Veronica Kirin '09
I have been accepted for a MA programme at the University Cologne in Germany. I will continue my studies in Anthropology, which started at GVSU where I earned my BA. I am gratified to find that GVSU is such a well-regarded university abroad.
Published September 2, 2026
Clarence Mosby '86
In June 2025, I completed my Doctorate Degree in Business (DBA) from Walden University in Healthcare Management. Currently, working with a Pharmaceutical organization located in New Jersey, my anticipation is to leverage my accomplishments and recognition
Published August 31, 2026
Martin Hillard
Recipient, Grand Rapids Community College 2026 Excellence in Education Award Adjunct Faculty Award: Martin Hillard, Adjunct Faculty Member Martin Hillard For more than 30 years, Martin Hillard has brought professional expertise, patience and a deep c
Published August 31, 2026
Christa Babjack
Christa and Brad Babjack celebrated nine years of marriage in May 2026. They met in a campus ministry during the undergraduate years and took their engagement photos on GVSU's beautiful campus (pictured here).
Published August 31, 2026
Banashee-Joe Cadreau
Banashee-Joe Cadreau has accepted employment with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, where he will serve as a Community Health Case Manager. In this role, Banashee-Joe will draw upon his extensive experience in community health, case manag
Published August 31, 2026
Sara Grauf
Eric and I met at Grand Valley, but what makes our story especially meaningful to us is that we actually grew up in the same hometown, yet somehow never knew each other or crossed paths until GVSU brought us together. From there, life took us from college
Published August 31, 2026
Dr. Dana Roseman
Recent UNLV graduate (2025), Dr. Dana Roseman has accepted a tenure-track Assistant Professor position at Southern Utah University. She will teach graduate students on how to lead schools and other educational administrative roles. She is excited to share
Published August 31, 2026
Kirstyn Wildey Fritz
Kirstyn Wildey Fritz, a partner at McDonald Hopkins LLC in Cleveland, Ohio, has been honored for the sixth time in "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America" for her work in Banking and Finance Law, Public Finance Law, and Real Estate Law.
Published August 31, 2026
Jared Sayers
Wanted to give a shoutout to my brother, Phil Sayers. The former Head Associate Coach for our 2-time defending Women's Basketball Team. Best of luck to him as he makes the jump to D1 Lindenwood. Thank-you for all you did for Laker Nation.
Published August 24, 2026
Anita Anthony-VanOrsdal
Promoted to Full Professor of History in the Fall of 2025. Located at United States Army Garrison Camp Humphreys in South Korea where I teach enlisted servicemembers and their dependents throughout South Korea. My time as a student, adjunct, and visiting
Published August 24, 2026
Brenda Ondieki
As a GVSU alum and Master's graduate in Data Science & Analytics, I wanted to share a project I've been building in my free time using the skills I developed during my graduate studies. During my own job search, I found myself checking the same company ca
Published August 24, 2026