Four questions about Reach Higher Together

Laura Aikens, vice president for Institutional Advancement, shares what comes next and what these commitments mean for GVSU's future.

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March 17, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 13)

Lakers support GVSU’s mission during Day of Giving

On March 26, the campus community can choose from hundreds of funds that support the Grand Valley student experience.

March 17, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 13)
Article by Anna Davis

Career Center podcast celebrates No. 100

Traverse City residents and employers were the guests for the 100th episode.

March 17, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 13)
Article by Sofia Pratt

Second AI town hall set for Thursday

The meeting is designed to engage on priority areas aligned with key themes from an earlier campus survey.

March 17, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 13)

MWC3 Conference returns to GVSU

Students from GVSU and 10 other institutions will participate in workshops and computing competitions.

March 17, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 13)
Article by John Reynolds

Student Nurses’ Association hosts policymakers at inaugural event

Panelists discussed plans to support rural health care, staffing ratios and how students can be more involved in health care legislation.

March 17, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 13)
Article by Elizabeth Davis

Audiology teams with Special Olympics for mutual cause

The team participated in a polar plunge and raised nearly $9,000 for Special Olympics Michigan.

March 17, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 13)
Article by Kennedy Scott

Convocation keynote: Faculty model 'strategic hope' for students

Adrienne Wallace said meeting students "in the messy middle" distinguishes teaching as a profession, rather than a job.

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February 24, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 12)
Article by Michele Coffill

Four questions with Bobby Springer

The longtime co-chair of MLK Commemoration Week discusses how those events and Black History Month connect to GVSU's mission.

February 24, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 12)

Student volunteers needed for Science Olympiad

The regional event with 57 area middle and high school teams returns to the Valley Campus on March 21.

February 24, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 12)
Article by Peg West

Nominate a Laker for a 2026 Alumni Award

The Alumni Relations office is accepting nominations for the 2026 Alumni Awards.

February 24, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 12)
Article by Alex Priebe

Made-in-Michigan interfaith conference draws students from seven institutions

Forty students attended the two-day conference hosted by the Kaufman Interfaith Institute.

February 24, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 12)
Article by Sofia Ellis

Renovated psychology labs give 'new energy' to department

The project makes the space in Au Sable Hall more accessible and more welcoming.

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February 10, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 11)
Article by Cass Wainwright

Summit offers students interactive day focused on leadership development

The Leadership Summit is planned for February 20 in the Kirkhof Center.

February 10, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 11)
Article by Jeremy Paul

Service award recipients will be honored Thursday

Faculty and staff with 10 to 50 years of service to GVSU will be honored.

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January 27, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 10)

Seidman faculty member celebrates 45 years of service

James Sanford was the 17th faculty member hired for the business school in 1980.

January 27, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 10)
Article by Michele Coffill

Head to the 'burrows' on Groundhog Day to learn about campus sustainability

The campus community can tour the tunnels under Lake Ontario Hall and learn about sustainability efforts ahead of a national report.

January 27, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 10)
Article by Samantha Rypstra

Johnson Center for Philanthropy conducts national research on Donor-Advised Funds

What started as a small project has grown in scope and partners, reaching $1 million-plus in work with opportunities for ongoing national research.

January 27, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 10)
Article by Tory Martin

Honor society induction for adult learners set for early February

The inaugural cohort of Alpha Sigma Lambda will be inducted into the honor society during a February 5 event.

January 27, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 10)
Article by Michele Coffill

Center for Civil Discourse plans event for campus community to engage in dialogue

'Impacts of Change: How is Everyone Doing?' is planned for February 4, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required.

January 27, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 10)