Alumni Feature
Kirkhof Center at 50
Memories created at student hub
Journey of Happiness
Alumnus filmmaker races across globe to break world record, collect stories of happiness
Recipients of alumni awards continue to make marks as Lakers
Four awardees will be celebrated during Homecoming.
The power of the Laker Effect
The GVSU Alumni Network helped two recent graduates launch their careers.
Alumnus partners with GVSU to design innovative medical devices
A product launched by The Patient Company was initially designed by engineering students.
Alumni Award recipients epitomize service, mentorship, professionalism
Five Lakers were recognized for their commitment to the university and their positive impact on their professions and society.
#AnchorUp Alumni: Career Coaching Communities
Led by a career coach, the communities equipped alumni with skills that increased their confidence and helped them take the next career step.
Homecoming 2021
Alumni returned to campus on October 30, or connected virtually, during Homecoming, showing what it truly means to be a Laker for a Lifetime.
Alumni Award Winners
Meet four people who received awards from the Alumni Association for service to their community or to Grand Valley.
Welcome to the alumni family, 2021 graduates!
GVSU is ready to help the newest graduates reach their goals.
Directory highlights accomplishments of alumni business owners
The directory highlights alumni business owners, while providing members of the GVSU community with the opportunity to conduct business with fellow Lakers.
The results are in: 2020 GVSU alumni survey
More than 2,600 alumni completed the 2020 survey created by the Alumni Relations team. Results provide the university with a better understanding of alumni expectations.
Virtual Lakers
To help keep alumni connected during the COVID-19 pandemic, Alumni Relations created a 'Virtual Community' webpage and compiled videos, webinars, podcasts and other at-home activities.
Alumni have bright ideas
80 participants learned about design thinking, a process used for creative problem solving, and how it applies to their daily work.
This is home
Nearly 140 alumni volunteers returned to Allendale to help students settle into their new living spaces and show them what it truly means to be a Laker for a Lifetime.
2019 Community Outreach Week
During Community Outreach Week, more than 860 Lakers shared their Laker Effect with communities across the country.
Alumni connect, reflect on time with President Haas
Alumni reflect on their personal connections with President Haas.
Alumni Awards 2018-2019
The Alumni Association presents four awards annually; current recipients and award descriptions are detailed.
Assisting 'Notorious R.B.G.'
Kimberly McKenzie, '03, is the senior judicial assistant to longtime U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Welcome home
Grand Valley welcomed the newest Lakers to their home away from home on August 20, when 125 alumni volunteers came out to the Allendale Campus to help students settle into their new living spaces.
Community Outreach Week
Community Outreach Week truly demonstrates what it means to be a Laker for a Lifetime. During the week of March 24-30, more than 700 volunteers participated.
2017-2018 Alumni Awards
The Distinguished Alumni Award, Outstanding Educator Award, Alumni Service Award, and Young Alumni Award are presented annually by the Alumni Association.
