Student Achievements

The Graduate Student Within the Assistantship- Maddie Hartz

December 4, 2025

Maddie Hartz is a graduate student in the School Psychology program as well as a Teaching Assistant for the course School Psychology Assessment 1.

The Graduate Student Within the Assistantship: Sydney Bunk

November 13, 2025

Sydney Bunk is a master�s student in the Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration program and serves as a Graduate Assistant for Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs in the Padnos International Center.

The Graduate Student Within the Assistantship: Brennen Stevens

October 23, 2025

Brennen Stevens is a Graduate Assistant for the Seidman College of Business.

Graduate Student Success: Scott Strayer

October 7, 2025

Scott Strayer, a Master of Science in Engineering student at Grand Valley, had the opportunity to lead his team in the Micro-g NExT Challenge for NASA.

Graduate Student Success: Jowei Yek

April 3, 2024

Jowei was presented with the option to pursue a master�s degree, he knew GVSU was his top choice. Jowei was largely drawn by the rich, nurturing network he built during his undergraduate tenure. He is grateful for the option and institutional support.

Graduate Student Sucess: Henry Peña

December 12, 2023

Henry Peña is a humble, hardworking student in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, graduating in April. He currently serves as the President of the Graduate Student Association.

Dr. Snyder and Biology Graduate Students Conduct Research in the Grand River

November 6, 2023

Dr. Eric Snyder, graduate program director of Biology, leads graduate research labs with his students in the biology department. Students in his labs are working on two research projects this semester, both focusing on the State Threatened Lake Sturgeon.