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Brody Zondervan, right, in a suit jacket stands outside talking with student in brown hoodie who is holding a tan hat

College Welcome events help new students feel comfortable in classes

The event is in its second year and focuses on welcoming students to their academic communities.

Published September 8, 2026

Paul Fink, assistant professor in the College of Computing, gives remarks on stage at Loosemore Auditorum, large screen showing adaptive vehicle behind him

President Mantella, multiple departments will host Tech Week GR events

Mantella will host the scientist who paved the way for the Human Genome Project during a luncheon conversation; additional events are planned for Valley and City campuses.

Across Campus

Published September 8, 2026

on Kirkhof Center lawn, student steps on plastic squares that are numbered for a math game, a table with Department of Mathematics is nearby, two faculty members standing

Faculty, staff volunteers ensure Laker Kickoff is successful

Many campus departments hosted games and activities during the event to help welcome new students to campus.

Across Campus

Published September 8, 2026 by Michele Coffill

student holds sign for GVSU gospel choir table at Campus Life Night

Students involved on campus have greater sense of belonging at GVSU

An Office of Student Life survey found that students involved in campus activities are more likely to feel a sense of belonging than students who are not involved.

Across Campus

Published September 8, 2026 by Leah Erben

50 years of telling faculty and staff stories

Helping to mark this milestone for the faculty-staff newsletter are a new website and recurring feature.

Across Campus

Published September 3, 2026 by Michele Coffill

Kevin Conn, assistant vice president for Student Affairs, Housing and Residence Life, talks with Myesha Gholston, director of the Laker Academic Advising Center, during the first day of move-in on the Valley Campus.

Faculty and staff sketches

Student Affairs leaders were interviewed by multiple media outlets during Move-In. A criminal justice faculty member received a grant to support GVSU's Cold Case Investigation Program.

Faculty & Staff Sketches

Published September 8, 2026