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GVSU Fall Class of 2021 recognized at in-person Commencement ceremonies

Grand Valley's academic leaders congratulated the nearly 1,400 Fall semester graduates who walked in the Commencement ceremonies on December 10-11.

Dec 11, 2021


Lakers claim seventh soccer national championship

Kennedy Bearden fired home her second goal of the game in the second overtime period December 11 in Colorado to lift Grand Valley to a dramatic 3-2 win over Saint Rose (N.Y.) in the 2021 Division II soccer national championship game.

Dec 11, 2021


For internship project, Traverse City student creates inclusive week at elementary school

More than checking a box for degree completion, Darla Eimers wanted to expose students to cultures other than their own.

Dec 10, 2021


Women's soccer playing for national championship Saturday

The Lakers are aiming for their seventh Division II national championship since 2009 when they face Saint Rose in the finals at 2 p.m. December 11 in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Dec 10, 2021


PCEC Project Day demonstrates teamwork, collaboration to area high school students

Area high school students learned about setbacks, teamwork and collaboration during Project Day, sponsored by the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing.

Dec 9, 2021


GVSU video helping hospitality, tourism industry overcome workforce shortage

The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management hopes a video it conceived can entice students to careers in an industry recovering from the effects of the pandemic.

Dec 8, 2021


Beloved holiday tradition returns with songs of the season presented by GVSU performers

"Coming Together to Celebrate the Holidays" was part of the GVSU Arts Celebration.

Dec 7, 2021


GVSU names new director of Title IX office

Kevin Carmody currently serves as civil rights and Title IX coordinator at Alma College, a position he has held since 2018.

Dec 7, 2021


GVSU to celebrate December Class of 2021 with in-person Commencement

Julian Sanders is one of 1,400 students expected to graduate during the Friday and Saturday Commencement ceremonies.

Dec 7, 2021


GVSU student becoming voice for epilepsy research, causes

Sophomore Laine Richards, who was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2013, is becoming an advocate for those like her living with the disorder and rallying legislative and research efforts.

Dec 2, 2021