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Construction project will repurpose stadium box to meeting space

Construction will begin this week at Lubbers Stadium on a project to repurpose and expand the President's Box as a year-round meeting space.

May 2, 2017


Grant will fund initiative to support students from foster care system

Grand Valley received a $375,000 state grant to establish an initiative to support students who have experienced foster care.

May 1, 2017


1967-2017: commencement marks 50 years

Laker pride was at an all-time high when more than 3,200 students walked across the stage at commencement ceremonies held April 28 and 29.

May 1, 2017


Conservative/Progressive Summit to take on political upheaval in America

The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University will bring together more than two dozen nationally renowned scholars and writers to discuss the most difficult issues of modern American life and politics.

May 1, 2017


Grand Valley to celebrate new graduates

More than 3,000 Grand Valley State University students will participate in commencement ceremonies April 28 and 29 at Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.

Apr 28, 2017


Leadership center opens on Pew Grand Rapids Campus

Representatives from Consumers Energy and Grand Valley celebrated the opening of the John G. Russell Leadership Center April 28 on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Apr 28, 2017


National student advertising team wins mega-district competition

A collective of 19 students, known as the GVSU National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team, recently took first place in an advertising campaign competition hosted by the American Advertising Federation on April 21. The team will compete in a semi-final competition on May 4.

Apr 28, 2017


GVSU reports regional impact of $816 million

The economic impact report covers Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties and used 2015-2016 data. Grand Valley employs more than 3,600 people and enrolls more than 25,400 students who spend money and pay taxes in the region.

Apr 28, 2017


Commencement in Traverse City set for Tuesday

Two Traverse City residents will continue making a difference in their communities after they earn degrees from Grand Valley's Traverse City Regional Center.

Apr 28, 2017


Video highlights academic year at Grand Valley

The 2016-2017 academic year at Grand Valley has been full of unforgettable moments.

Apr 28, 2017