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Longtime Detroit sports broadcaster John Keating to address GVSU graduates

Keating will speak in front of the graduating Lakers, their families and friends at the December 6 ceremony at 4 p.m. in Van Andel Arena.

Nov 6, 2025


GVSU professor and students alleviate pediatric patient fear through art

In the treatment area, young patients can climb into a wooden, green and gold trolley car while their parents wait on one of the station’s benches. In the dentist’s chair, they are able to look around and see buildings from around Holland lining the walls alongside paintings of tulips and other flowers from varying seasons. In the corner is a scaled recreation of the De Zwann windmill in Holland, complete with copper tiling on its top.

Nov 5, 2025


REP4Ⓡ accelerates student-led learning at 2025 Alliance-Wide gathering

Alliance partners met October 29 & 30 and looked to a future of scaling the program across the country.

Nov 4, 2025


Honors College's Daniel Williams to highlight leadership lessons at lecture series

Williams, one of Grand Rapids’ most influential young leaders, will his share insights during the Frederik Meijer Lecture Series and Wheelhouse Talks.

Nov 4, 2025



GVSU New Music Ensemble at 20: a special concert and celebration of alumni

The GVSU performances will be at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

Oct 31, 2025


No. 25 Grand Valley looks to rebound at Wayne State

For full coverage of GVSU football, including broadcast info, news, features, highlights, press conferences and more, follow @GVSUFootball on social media and on the GVSU Athletics website.

Oct 30, 2025


Muskegon Innovation Hub launches expo for small businesses, entrepreneurs

At the expo, small business owners and entrepreneurs can meet with vendors, discover resources to support business growth and participate in breakout sessions.

Oct 30, 2025


GVSU named Top Green College by Princeton Review

GVSU continues to lead the charge of sustainability in higher education, according to the Princeton Review’s Top Green Colleges for 2026 list.

Oct 30, 2025


GVSU celebrates Día de los Muertos at Ofrendas Vivas event

The event is hosted by GVSU's Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Kaufman Interfaith Institute and GVSU Libraries on the main floor of the Mary Idema Pew Library near the GV Brew. Ofrendas Vivas, or living offerings, will run from October 29 through November 2 and is open to all GVSU community members.

Oct 29, 2025