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What fans should know about the Lakers' 2021 football season

The start of Grand Valley's 50th season of football will have to wait following the announcement the September 4 game with Edinboro is canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Edinboro program.

Aug 30, 2021


Convocation speakers encourage students to find their communities, begin strong journeys

New and returning students were welcomed to the 2021-2022 academic year by Convocation speakers who also lent advice, gave messages of support and asked questions.

Aug 27, 2021


Former provost: personal interactions make GVSU unique

At a reception held in her honor, former Provost Maria Cimitile told her colleagues and friends their personal interactions with each other and with students is what makes Grand Valley unique.

Aug 26, 2021


GVSU Arts Celebration to feature events throughout the year

A variety of free arts events will be featured. The celebration kicks off August 27 with a GVSU Art Galley exhibition.

Aug 26, 2021


New students participating in Laker Connections find immediate communities

Hundreds of diverse students who participated in Laker Connection orientations immediately found communities on campus.

Aug 26, 2021


New Pew Campus living-learning communities welcome first students

Students who moved into the new Living-Learning Communities on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus August 25 were exactly where they wanted to be: downtown.

Aug 25, 2021


Virus Action Team update: Free vaccines and walk-in testing clinics

Free COVID-19 vaccines and walk-in testing clinics are available for students and employees on campus.

Aug 25, 2021


Grand Valley Writers Series set to feature wide range of voices

The series will feature authors who have written works ranging from short stories to poetry.

Aug 25, 2021


GVSU named among top employers in Michigan by Forbes

Grand Valley was named by Forbes as one of the top 25 employers in Michigan.

Aug 24, 2021


Grand Valley community welcomes more than 5,200 Lakers to campus

Thousands of students are moving to campus this week, meeting their roommates and hanging decorations.

Aug 23, 2021