Bois Blanc Island
Elizabeth and John Kilbourne bought property on Bois Blanc Island. Over 30 years, the Kilbournes have built five structures on the rustic Lake Huron island.
Backstage Pass
With tasks like building sets, learning to design lighting and sound for a show, or creating and sewing costumes, students learn an array of behind-the-scenes jobs.
GVPD Celebrates 50 Years of Community Policing
GVPD is celebrating 50 years on campus, its growth over the decades and its continuing mission to build relationships with the campus community to provide a safe environment.
Expanded Hosford Football Center called 'home win'
Enhancements to the Jamie Hosford Football Center will help recruit prospective student athletes while providing current student athletes access to an updated training room.
Alumna helps Revolution Farms keep lettuce local
A Grand Valley alumna is working to bring lettuce production to West Michigan through a sustainable aquaponics farm southeast of Grand Rapids.
President Mantella sets a bold agenda
President Philomena V. Mantella used her first Board of Trustees meeting to share her vision for the future of the university and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
#GVSUbound
Jodi Chycinski, associate vice president and director of admissions, discusses the process for prospective students from application to Grand Valley to enrollment.
Replicating a 6,000-year-old process
Students participate in a bronze pour, where molten metal temperatures reach 2,000 degrees.
Football alumnus, leader gives back to program
Former lineman Michael McFadden played professional football after graduating. Now a medical device sales representative, McFadden credits his GVSU experience for much of his success in life.
Subway executive draws from lessons learned as a Laker
Len Van Popering '94 is the chief brand and innovation officer of Subway Restaurants, based in Milford, Connecticut.
2019 Community Outreach Week
During Community Outreach Week, more than 860 Lakers shared their Laker Effect with communities across the country.