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Three GVSU Lakers set their sights on Miss Michigan 2025 title

The winner of this week’s Miss Michigan pageant will have the opportunity to compete for Miss America in September.

Jun 9, 2025


Visionary behind the Thompson Working Families Scholarship is named a 'Michiganian of the Year'

Nearly one in 15 GVSU undergraduate students receives a Thompson scholarship.

Jun 9, 2025


GVSU community celebrates life of Michael Ellis

Mike Ellis was an ambassador to the Grand Valley University Foundation and supported GVSU academic and athletic projects.

Jun 3, 2025


Potteiger brings support, leadership to role of dean for College of Health Professions

Since September, Jeffrey Potteiger has served as interim dean of the College of Health Professions.

Jun 3, 2025



GVSU partnership awarded grant to support future educators

The Make MI Home grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation will be tied directly with GVSU’s HBCU/HSI Consortium, with a focus on supporting prospective educators from the HBCU Talladega College in Alabama.

May 28, 2025


GVSU Women's Track & Field captures outdoor National Title

The competition included two Lakers winning individual event national championships.

May 27, 2025


Delegation celebrates 50 years of collaboration with Krakow University of Economics

Leaders from Grand Valley traveled to Poland to celebrate the university's oldest international partnership with the Krakow University of Economics.

May 27, 2025


Mantella urges state to consider growth, success in higher ed funding formula

President Mantella asks House Appropriations Subcommittee to look at growth, return on taxpayer investment as they consider how to fund higher education in Michigan.

May 22, 2025


Commitments to Detroit chamber initiatives will open pathways for Southeast Michigan residents

GVSU's participation in two initiatives will help strengthen the Detroit area's postsecondary talent pipeline.

May 21, 2025