In Memoriam

This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley, such as Thomas Yackish.

March 17, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 13)

What's happening on campus

Community outreach events, such as the regional Science Olympiad tournament, FIRST Robotics and Local History Roundtable, plus the rescheduled MLK Keynote Presentation highlight March activities on campus.

March 17, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 13)

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

Faculty and staff sketches

President Philomena V. Mantella and Dean Marouane Kessentini joined U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten at a news conference announcing GVSU’s new West Michigan Trustworthy AI Consortium.

February 24, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 12)

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

What's happening on campus

The next Laker Club Talk on March 4 will feature Leah Breen, associate vice president for Education Innovation and School Services.

February 24, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 12)

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

Faculty and staff sketches

Leaders from the three departments that collaborated to host a sustainability event on Groundhog Day were interviewed by media.

February 10, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 11)

In Memoriam

This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley, such as Don Thomas and Frank Griggs.

February 10, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 11)

What's happening on campus

Retired NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Roger That! Conference.

February 10, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 11)

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

Faculty and staff sketches

President Philomena V. Mantella joined other university presidents for a news conference to discuss the economic impact of Michigan's 15 public universities.

January 27, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 10)

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