GVSU in 2025: A review of the headlines, images and moments
Let's take a look back at a busy year for Lakers.
Dec 17, 2025
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Welcome to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences! CLAS is the largest of Grand Valley's colleges. Our students choose from more than 50 bachelor degrees (and a growing number of advanced degrees) in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. In fact, all GVSU undergraduates build the foundation for their major studies in general education courses offered by our College.
Programs in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
GVNext News
GVSU in Photos: Celebrating Laker graduates at December 2025 Commencement
See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.
Dec 9, 2025
In their element: Special outdoor series by Philosophy Department explored humanities amid natural beauty
Each session focused on a different natural feature, such as wind, space and animals.
Dec 3, 2025
Events
Guest Artist Recital: Kim-Singer-Woo Trio
January 12, 2026 7:30 PM
Performer Bios: Hailed by the New York Times as 'a brilliant soloist' who 'played with extraordinary precision and luminosity' violinist Fabiola Kim is a dynamic and versatile...
Guest Lecture/Recital: Mira Walker, "Women of the Chicago Black Renaissance"
January 22, 2026 4:30 PM
Title: Women of the Chicago Black Renaissance Description: The Chicago Black Renaissance was a period of intense artistic creativity and community-building beginning in the 1930s. This lecture recital...
Prepare for the Career Fair (City)
February 9, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Are you preparing for the upcoming Fall GVSU Career and Internship Fair, but not quite sure where to start? The Career Center will be hosting a drop-in event to help you refine your resume, formulate...
Real Talk: Social Sciences Edition
February 10, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Gain inside information on career paths, resumes, interviewing, networking, and other career-related concepts that you can start using TODAY as a student by rotating between stations led by GVSU alumni...
Prepare for the Career Fair (Valley)
February 11, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Are you preparing for the upcoming Fall GVSU Career and Internship Fair, but not quite sure where to start? The Career Center will be hosting a drop-in event to help you refine your resume, formulate...
Grand Valley Opera Theatre presents SHE LOVES ME
February 13, 2026 7:30 PM
She Loves Me Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Book by Joe Masteroff Directed by Katherine Clemons Louis Armstrong Theatre, Haas Center for Performing Arts Charming, witty,...