“This is a day of celebration”: GVSU community participates in Election Day
The celebration started with a performance from the Laker Marching Band and ended with a student Stroll to the Polls.
Nov 3, 2026
Mantella op-ed: Gap remains between students who register to vote and those who cast ballots
For Bridge Michigan, Mantella urged universities to help students move beyond voter registration to lifelong civic participation.
Nov 2, 2026
GVSU remembers and honors passed loved ones at Día de los Muertos event
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a day of remembrance for loved ones who have passed. The holiday traditionally takes place on November 1- 2, welcoming loved ones’ spirits, honoring and celebrating them.
Nov 2, 2026
GVSU in photos, October 2026: Fall provides perfect backdrop for Homecoming, cultural events and 'The Beast'
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Nov 2, 2026
GVSU joins over 50 colleges and universities in National Student Success Project
The National Student Success Project seeks to address concerns from students and families about the value of a college degree through five core commitments.
Nov 2, 2026
GVSU Women's Rugby Club forms bonds for a lifetime
The GVSU Women's Club Rugby Team faces the same challenge at the start of every season: Training up players with no experience in the sport.
Oct 29, 2026
GVSU-supported workshop helps educators explore digital storytelling
A free workshop series from WGVU Public Media is helping educators bring video and audio storytelling into K-12 learning spaces.
Oct 29, 2026
Lakers seek to snap three-game slump
For full coverage of GVSU football, including broadcast information, news, features, highlights, press conferences and more, follow @GVSUFootball on social media and visit the GVSU Athletics website.
Oct 28, 2026
Laker refuses to let cancer end her volleyball dream
Sophomore Gabby Orlet dreamed of playing college volleyball. A cancer diagnosis at age 14 threatened to take that dream away, but she was determined to return to the court. Now, she is using her experience to help others facing cancer.
Oct 28, 2026
GVSU marks next stage for Blue Dot Innovation Lab, shaping the future of technology in downtown Grand Rapids
This is a key milestone for a prominent physical space in the Blue Dot Ecosystem.
Oct 27, 2026
