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Commencement

Three Commencement ceremonies will celebrate over 3,200 GVSU 2025 graduates

With Rosalynn Bliss as the Commencement guest speaker, the ceremonies are set for April 25 and 26 at Van Andel Arena.

Apr 21, 2025

A graduating student walks in Van Andel arena, the Commencement stage behind them.

Laker Life

Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Apr 21, 2025

A glittery anchor symbol adorns a graduation cap.

Reach Higher 2025

5 immersive experiences we saw at the Reach Higher Celebration

Grand Valley's celebration of the progress of its Reach Higher 2025 initiative featured GVx talks and immersive showcases highlighting university projects as it strives to continue leading in the higher education space.

Apr 20, 2025

A reach higher celebration attendee walks between two signs.

College of Computing

College of Computing highlights graduating class, cybersecurity at Innovation Day

The College's biannual Innovation Day welcomed some of the region's top tech leaders for a series of panel discussions on cybersecurity and its applications.

Apr 18, 2025

A panelist answers a question during the College of Computing's Innovation Day

College of Education and Community Innovation

CECI partnership expands West Michigan teacher workforce

CECI and the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative — an alliance among Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa intermediate school districts — have worked together to address the shortage of PK-12 and special education teachers in West Michigan.

Apr 18, 2025

Residents in the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative pose for a photo.

Reach Higher 2025

Reach Higher Celebration spotlights GVSU's innovation in Michigan

Community and industry leaders from across Michigan gathered at the DeVos Center on Grand Valley's Pew City Campus on April 17 for the university's Reach Higher Celebration.

Apr 17, 2025