President's Forum: Opportunities for GVSU and Grand Rapids in a Shifting College Sports Landscape


Thursday, October 16, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus
Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Students


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Opportunities for Grand Valley and Grand Rapids in a Shifting College Sports Landscape

1 - 2 p.m. Talk 
2 - 2:30 p.m. Reception 

Guest speaker: Amy Privette Perko 
CEO Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics 

College sports are in the midst of a historic transformation. A recent public opinion poll found that many Americans remain uncertain or divided over the changes reshaping the college athlete experience. From Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compensation to new transfer rules and the possibility of federal legislation, the landscape of college sports is evolving rapidly. Amy Privette Perko, a nationally recognized expert on college athletics, will highlight key issues and explore the broader implications for universities and athletes. This moment provides universities with an opportunity to think strategically and build new alliances to adapt and thrive in this new era of college athletics.


Please RSVP at www.gvsu.edu/rsvp/presforum 


Location Information


Charles W. Loosemore Auditorium
Richard M. DeVos Cente
401 Fulton Street W 
Pew Grand Rapids Campus

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This event was added to the calendar by Jill Craig (craigji@gvsu.edu) on Friday, September 5, 2025 and was last updated on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 11:50 a.m.