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Remembering WWII: Hauenstein Center joins community in 80th anniversary events

The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies joins academic and civic institutions across Grand Rapids to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, beginning on Labor Day.

Aug 28, 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


Grant helps GVSU team monitor invasive species in Michigan forests

Summer is a prime time for GVSU researchers. We'll show you some of the projects making an impact.

Aug 26, 2025


Muskegon Innovation Hub awards grants to 14 small businesses

Since August 2024, the Direct Grant Program has awarded $200,000 to assist small businesses with their operational costs, upgrades and expansion projects.

Aug 26, 2025


GVSU Faculty prepare for first-year students through Strong Start Teaching Institute

The Institute provides GVSU faculty with information on ways to effectively communicate expectations and reflect on how instructors can help make their classroom more accessible to students.

Aug 25, 2025


Graduate School appointments will advance distributive learning, scholarship

Erica Hamilton is vice provost for Distributed Learning and dean of the Graduate School, Jennifer Moore is associate dean.

Aug 25, 2025


Lakers kick off new year with exuberant celebration of GVSU life: 'Embrace it all'

The new welcome event Aug. 22 featured festivities at Lubbers Stadium, a lawn party and more.

Aug 23, 2025


University Address: Mantella charts path for growth, innovation and impact

President Mantella said GVSU will expand its reach and relevance by being innovative and people-centered.

Aug 22, 2025


GVSU students look forward to life downtown after City Campus move-in

While many students have already settled into life on the Valley Campus in Allendale, those living in Winter and Secchia halls on Grand Valley’s City Campus began their move-in process on August 22.

Aug 22, 2025


GVSU Police Academy celebrates excellence at August 2025 graduation

Amid the excitement of GVSU's move-in week, 32 recruits — which included four military veterans — their instructors and families packed the Louis Armstrong Theatre in the Haas Center for Performing Arts on the Valley Campus in Allendale to celebrate the completion of the 17-week program.

Aug 21, 2025