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Groundswell Summer Institute shows how civic education connects to environmental stewardship

Forty K-12 teachers who will be part of the Groundswell program participated in the program.

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Published August 18, 2026 by William Herbst

student athletes in black t-shirts sit in black chairs during a panel discussion

First Wellness Summit offers many opportunities to connect, refresh

A photo essay captures the summit hosted by the Division of People, Equity, and Culture.

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Published August 18, 2026

Mike Przydzial stands at left with his wife and two sons, all are dressed in Grand Valley homecoming shirts, script GV over a 26

Order Homecoming T-shirts by Sept. 6

The shirts give back; 40% of each purchase goes to the Student Support Fund.

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Published August 18, 2026

Jamari Taylor takes a cell phone photo of young artists holding up their artwork in the Battle Creek Innovation Hub

Alumni artist turns passion into opportunity for Battle Creek youth

Jamari Taylor ’19 has painted 35 murals and has six pieces in the Grand Valley Art Museum collection.

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Published August 18, 2026 by Sofia Ellis

Laker football team runs under GVSU Football banner wearing all black with black helmets

Reduced employee football tickets available for first home game

Laker football will host West Texas A&M on September 3 and faculty and staff can purchase tickets at a reduced rate.

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Published August 18, 2026 by Kenleigh West-Wing

Daniel Lindstrom stands in the Alumni House in front of GVPD officers who are seated at round tables.

Four questions with the police chief

Daniel Lindstrom discusses what he's learned about Lakers and the university after working on campus for more than one year.

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Published August 18, 2026

at GVSU football game are Mike Eichberger and his stepson Tristan, both are wearing Laker blue

Enrollment referral program provides personal connections to prospective students

Be a Laker, Bring a Laker connects new students directly with staff from the Admissions and Recruitment Office.

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Published July 15, 2026 by Sofia Ellis

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Veterans pitch business solutions at Traverse City Opera House

Participants spent 10 weeks in an accelerator program offered by the DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, in partnership with GVSU's Northern Michigan Region.

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Published July 15, 2026 by Shannon Owen

Vice President Truss and Michelle Rhodes seated during a recording of a podcast; a camera with viewfinder open showing scene in front

Four questions with Vice President B. Donta Truss

The vice president for Enrollment Development and College Futures discusses the successful launch of "The Pathways Project Podcast."

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Published July 15, 2026

at GVSU CommCon, people seated at round tables, screens show an agenda with Fireside Chat: President Mantella and Vice President Stacie Behler.

CommCon strengthens campus communicator network

Messages during the keynote presentations and breakout sessions focused on authentic communication and practical ways to tell the GVSU story.

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Published July 15, 2026 by Michele Coffill

Brooks College creates transfer pathways with NMC aviation program

Aviation students can complete the Bachelor of Applied Science degree program in Traverse City, or online, and have tangible professional benefits within the industry.

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Published June 11, 2026 by Kate VanDerKolk