In Memoriam

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

December 9, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 8)

Fifteen Lakers return to campus as Distinguished Alumni-in-Residence

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences program offers a venue for departments to invite notable alumni to share their experiences, insights and advice with students. 

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November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)
Article by Abby Jones

Four questions with H. Julian Woods

The executive director of Human Resources, and former competition pianist, discusses how HR has transformed over his career and what drew him to GVSU.

November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)

Faculty and staff sketches

The Boise State News highlighted "Michigan Listens" in a story about the collaborative event. Nursing faculty member Julie Bekius was elected to the board of the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.

November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)

Global Lakers connect over shared travel experiences

Story Slam speakers shared their past experiences, inspiring students to pursue their own international journeys.

November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)
Article by Joseph Martin

Medical Laboratory Science students, faculty host 80 high school students

The Kent Career Technical Center health sciences students learned more about the profession during a day full of lab simulations.

November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)
Article by Kennedy Scott

Students team up to present environmental solutions at Sustainability Showcase

Groups of Environmental and Sustainability Studies students presented their research at the event, which capped a week of online presentations.

November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)
Article by Sofia Ellis

GVFaces: Ben Robar

The academic department coordinator for Padnos College of Engineering is also a volunteer broadcaster for Laker esports and a board member for the Allendale Jazz Orchestra.

November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)
Article by Joseph Martin

What's happening on campus

Upcoming events include Toast to the Class of 2025, Giving Tuesday and Fall Commencement.

November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)

'Michigan Listens': Finding common ground through storytelling

Nine Michiganders spoke about their values during this unique Talking Together event.

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November 11, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 6)
Article by Michele Coffill

Military Promise announced during Veterans Day event

The initiative guarantees admission and provides a per-semester grant toward tuition for veterans and active duty service members.

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November 11, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 6)
Article by Thomas Chavez

Campus food drive supports food security for the Laker community

Through December 4, donate non-perishable food and personal care items at drop-off boxes on both the Valley and City campuses.

November 11, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 6)
Article by Anna Davis

Health professions students collaborate during 'Swalloween' labs

Graduate students from three programs participated in the dysphagia labs and a costume contest to raise awareness about the condition.

November 11, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 6)
Article by Sri Nandamudi

Faculty and staff sketches

The recent Best of CASE District V Awards competition recognized Kendra Stanley-Mills, who took this "Office Hours" photograph of Jason Yancey, Cory Morse, Brian Vernellis and Institutional Advancement's annual giving team.

November 11, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 6)

New Graduate School event highlights faculty research projects

In three minutes, faculty members discussed their research before a panel of judges.

November 11, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 6)
Article by Joseph Martin

Scholars make a commitment with TRIO Upward Bound Detroit

Representatives from partner organizations Michigan Central and Metro Detroit Youth Clubs were on hand to congratulate students on their first step to a college-going future.

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November 11, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 6)
Article by Adam Harris

New theater production invites audiences to reflect on vulnerability, connection

Performances of 'Circle Mirror Transformation' run November 14-23.

November 11, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 6)
Article by Sofia Ellis

What's happening on campus

Highlighted events include WGVU's book swap at a Bridge Street restaurant, the Teach-In and the Sustainability Showcase.

November 11, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 6)

Consortium hosts fall visit for prospective students

Students, faculty and staff from consortium partner institutions toured campus, met community and business leaders and learned about graduate programs.

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October 28, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 5)

Senior director for ACE will deliver Teach-In keynote

Emmanual Guillory will open two days of Teach-In sessions with a keynote address on November 12.

October 28, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 5)