Alumni Spotlights
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Archie Smith IV 2021, 2024
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.
Lauren Moine 2021
My favorite memory from GVSU 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 experi
Spandana Vemavarapu April 2025
One of my favorite memories was the moment when Grand Valley truly started to feel like home. Moving from India to the United States to pursue my graduate studies was a big transition, but the welcoming environment at Grand Valley made that journey much e
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
Heather Alberda 2000, 2026
Planning the Center for Health and Well-Being's inaugural 1 in 5K to support survivors of violence at GVSU.
Debra Smith '03
Meeting fellow students who wanted to learn and grow in their profession
David Baum '80
Swinging on the grape vines at the bottom of the ravines.
Julie Quick '14
My favorite memories from GVSU were working at the Eberhard Center at the Conference Center, and getting to meet and serve students, faculty, staff and GVSU guests.
Danielle Josephine DeWitt '05 & '09
The first memory that comes to mind is one that took place long after graduation. On November 15, 2019 I sat in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena and watched the university officially welcome its first-ever female president, Philomena Mantella.
Jeff Domagala '14
Being a part of the Cook Leadership Academy and being afforded opportunities like speakers, mentors, self-development, and building bonds with diverse peers. I now have the pleasure of giving back to the program both financially and as a mentor.