News from Grand Valley State University

Groundswell Stewardship Initiative empowers students through annual showcase

The Groundswell event concludes a year of exploration and study for PK-12 students, who get the opportunity to exhibit and discuss their projects, data and research in environmental studies.

May 15, 2025


Exterior of L. William Seidman Center, home of GVSU's Seidman College of Business

GVSU researcher: West Michigan economy resilient amid economic tensions

While global economic markets face turbulence following the Trump administration’s implementation of tariffs, the West Michigan economy continues to show modest strength, according to a Grand Valley State University researcher.

May 9, 2025

Kobe Wright, right, helps Emily Grob write in Japanese as part of the Global Language and Culture Festival at the Kirkhof Center on March 20.

Lakers recognized nationally for academic excellence, global engagement

Grand Valley students and recent graduates continue to excel on the national stage, earning competitive scholarships and fellowships that support their academic and professional growth.

May 8, 2025


Virtual Hug a GI campaign earns GVSU Veterans Resource Center MVAA honors

Grand Valley and the Peter Secchia Military and Veterans Resource Center will receive an education innovator award from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) on Friday, May 9.

May 7, 2025


Bernal named president of Western Connecticut State University

The vice president for Strategy and chief of staff to the President will begin his new role July 11. WCSU is the largest Hispanic-Serving Institution in Connecticut.

May 6, 2025


Learning through Virtual Reality

With three academic program examples, how Grand Valley prepares students for careers after commencement.

May 5, 2025



GVSU in photos, April 2025: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Apr 29, 2025


GVSU, Kalamazoo Valley Community College celebrate partnership that will help students advance their education and careers

Both institutions will also partner on delivery of GVSU Omni programming to residents in the region.

Apr 29, 2025


Changes to August welcome week announced

Laker Kickoff will be a new welcome event for first-year students.

Apr 28, 2025