Academic Excellence
High-achieving students recognized at annual awards convocation
The awards recognize excellence in and out of the classroom.
Apr 13, 2026
Student Senate travels to Washington, displaying the power of structured advocacy
Leaders from Student Senate connected with Michigan's Congressional delegation to showcase GVSU's impact.
Apr 8, 2026
Lancaster named provost at Ferris State
The associate vice president for Academic Affairs will begin his new position June 1.
Apr 7, 2026
Engineering faculty member recognized as one of Michigan’s Distinguished Professors of the Year
The Michigan Association of State Universities awarded Sanjivan Manoharan and two others with the honor.
Apr 7, 2026
GVSU honors adult learners with Sigma Lambda Sigma induction ceremony
The honor society celebrates adult learner students who balance school, work and home life, while achieving academic excellence.
Feb 9, 2026
Campus community invited to Faculty Awards Convocation
University Awards of Excellence and awards from two departments will be presented.
Feb 3, 2026
GVSU ranks first in state, among top in the nation, on 'Best for Vets' list
Grand Valley ranked as the top Michigan college or university, 11th nationally, in the 2025 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges rankings.
Dec 2, 2025
GVSU collaboration powers return of national conference on student research
Building on its partnership with Grand Valley, the Council on Undergraduate Research has announced that its flagship event will return to Grand Rapids in 2027 — marking the city’s second time hosting the national gathering in three years.
Aug 27, 2025
Speaker: Stronger connections in classrooms create stronger students
FTLC speaker shared ideas how faculty can create space in their classrooms for relationship building.
Aug 14, 2025
GVSU students to be honored at annual awards convocation
Students who have excelled in and out of the classroom will be honored at 6 p.m. on April 14 at the Student Awards Convocation in the Eberhard Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Apr 10, 2025
