Alumni Spotlights

Peyton Thering 2025

I always loved family weekend. My siblings and I all moved about two hours away from our home town to attend Grand Valley, so when my parents would come visit to tailgate and attend the football games, it was always really special.

Aaron Crider 2015

I have two. I loved being part of the Grand Valley Journal of History editorial board, and I loved being one of the co-directors of the Student Reading Series. As one of the History Journal editors, I learned a lot about the submissions process, what

Daniel Shirkey 2004

Traveling with classmates to attend multiple National Championship football games in Alabama!

Katherine Vasile 2021

During the four years at GVSU I created many wonderful memories. I'm an avid scrapbooker and love seeing my memories play out well, flipping the pages. There are a few moments that stick out to me. Participating in three mission trips to Texas, Mississipp

Jennifer Buck 1999

I have so many memories from my time at GVSU! My dad graduated from GVSU in 1975 (back then it was Grand Valley State College) and I moved in to the same dorm (Copeland) he lived in exactly 20 years later! I used to work in the computer lab - and one of m

Viola Pagnani 2024

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

Lynn Marie Francis 2025

One of my favorite memories at GVSU was working with Kate VanDerKolk. From the moment I was admitted, she became an invaluable resource and guiding presence throughout my journey. Whether helping me navigate the accelerated bachelor's program or talking m