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Slate of campus events planned to commemorate legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Events include three keynote speakers, a silent march on campus and a day of service.

Jan 9, 2023



GVSU roots spark successful businesses for alumni couple

In a city known for its breweries, two alumni brought something new to Grand Rapids, an accessible wine and jazz bar that will soon celebrate its second anniversary.

Dec 19, 2022


Alumni to assume state Supreme Court justice, departmental leadership positions

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced the Lakers' new roles.

Dec 15, 2022


GVSU Fall 2022 Commencement ceremony in images

It was a day of celebration for 1,328 graduates and their supporters.

Dec 13, 2022


Hauenstein event: Journalists see Supreme Court on historic path

For journalists like Adam Liptak with the New York Times and James Romoser of SCOTUSblog, the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority has made for a historic time to be reporting on the high court's rulings.

Dec 13, 2022



Simulation Center earns accreditation status

Grand Valley's Interprofessional Simulation Center was accredited for the first time by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.

Dec 12, 2022


GVSU Fall class of 2022 honored in Commencement ceremony at Van Andel Arena

Of the graduates, 1,061 received their undergraduate degree, 267 received their graduate degree and 505 were first-generation college students.

Dec 10, 2022


Army lieutenant gets commissioned on campus 'because I'm a Laker for a lifetime'

Jackson Wierenga said his reason for wanting the ceremony in Allendale was simple: 'I'm a Laker for a lifetime'

Dec 9, 2022