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Office of Student Life

Alternative Breaks: Students provide service at organizations across the country

Through Alternative Breaks, student groups traveled across the country on six trips, including one to Ohio's largest no-kill animal shelter.

Mar 12, 2024

student hugs a dog who is outside in a pen at an animal shelter

Regional Math and Science Center

GVSU celebrates 40th anniversary of Regional Science Olympiad competition

This year's event is on March 23.

Mar 12, 2024

Two people wearing goggles peer at a piece of paper that one person is holding. That person is also holding a pencil.

Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies

Hauenstein Center presents historian to discuss Founding Father John Hancock

The Hauenstein Center will host author and historian Brooke Barbier for a presentation and Q&A session on March 14 at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus, starting at 6 p.m.

Mar 11, 2024

Head shot of historian Brooke Barbier

Seidman College of Business

GVSU survey shows optimism for West Michigan economy

Brian Long, director of supply management research at the Seidman College of Business, said he tracked several positive trends from local businesses in his monthly survey.

Mar 11, 2024

Exterior photo of Seidman Center's main entrance

Giving

Inaugural Day of Giving allows Lakers to unite to support student success

For the first time, Lakers have one designated day to collectively show their support for Grand Valley and unite for student success.

Mar 11, 2024

Lakers Give Back with arrows

HBCU and HSI Consortium

GVSU welcomes first Hispanic Serving Institution to pipeline consortium

Houston Christian University is the first Hispanic Serving Institution to become a partner in the seven-member consortium.

Mar 7, 2024

six people standing behind tables with two drapes, one for Houston Christian University, other for GVSU

Office of the President

President Mantella at SXSW EDU 2024

President Mantella took part in a panel discussing the future of higher education at the event this week.

Mar 6, 2024

President Mantella sits on a stage between other panelists and speaks into a microphone.

University Development

Grand Valley community celebrates life of GVU Foundation director

Leaders at Grand Valley and in West Michigan are celebrating the life of Robert "Buzz" Kersman, who died in late February.

Mar 4, 2024

Robert Kersman in tuxedo and black tie

Center for Women and Gender Equity

'We're all writing our story': Sixth annual Girls of Color Summit kicks off Women's History Month at GVSU

Almost 270 middle and high school students from 22 schools across Michigan attended the Sixth Annual Girls of Color Summit on March 1.

Mar 2, 2024

Students raise their hands to be called on while sitting at a table.

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, February 2024: Black History Month celebrations, Laker silhouettes and music, theater and dance performances

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Mar 1, 2024

Silhouette of carillon tower against a blue sky with puffy clouds.

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