Alumni News


Homecoming 1978: Grand Valley's first

Take a look back at what Homecoming was like in 1978 and learn about all the events planned for this year's celebration.

Water Issue | Fall 2023|Alumni News


Read article Your 2023 Homecoming Guide

Your 2023 Homecoming Guide

Join thousands of GVSU alumni and fans for a week of activities and events to celebrate being a Laker for a Lifetime!

Water Issue | Fall 2023|Alumni News

Read article We're back!

We're back!

Alumni celebrated GVSU and each other at in-person events in Arizona and Grand Rapids.

Spring 2022|Alumni News

Read article Alumni News Winter 2022

Alumni News Winter 2022

Susan Proctor '98 & '20 was named Grand Valley's director of Alumni Relations and returned to the office where she started her GVSU career.

Winter 2022|Alumni News

Read article Mapping alumni connections

Mapping alumni connections

With more than 131,000 alumni, you are never far from a fellow Laker.

Fall 2021|Alumni News

Read article Alumni Events Summer 2021

Alumni Events Summer 2021

See a preview of Homecoming events in October and review past events.

Summer 2021|Alumni News

Read article Life in the Virtual World

Life in the Virtual World

Alumni from across the country connected virtually with Grand Valley through workshops and webinars hosted by Alumni Relations.

Spring 2021|Alumni News

Read article Holiday brunch with Santa & Louie  re-imagined for 2020

Holiday brunch with Santa & Louie re-imagined for 2020

The Young Alumni Council partnered with Stir It Up Bakery to produce cookie kits for the event.

Winter 2021|Alumni News

Read article No move-in help, but alumni support for students continues

No move-in help, but alumni support for students continues

Alumni were encouraged to participate in a new initiative, Project Pen Pals, to welcome students to campus.

Fall 2020|Alumni News

Read article Congratulations, 2020 grads!

Congratulations, 2020 grads!

To welcome the newest Lakers to the alumni family, Alumni Relations collected notes of congratulations, campus memories, or pieces of advice for the Class of 2020.

Summer 2020|Alumni News

Read article Trailblazers highlight Founders Day event

Trailblazers highlight Founders Day event

Seven trailblazers, including people who were among the first African Americans at Grand Valley as students or faculty members, led a Founders Day event for students.

Winter 2019|Alumni News