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Laker Marching Band in photos: 2023 season kicks off with camp that sets the tone

See how the band members prepare for the first home football game and beyond.

Sep 14, 2023


Raising awareness of Grand Valley in India

Faculty and staff connected with 1,200 people during a week's visit to a country that sends 914,000 students to study in the U.S.

Sep 14, 2023


Harris Family Athletic Complex unveiled to GVSU community

A $3 million gift by John Harris, '77, his wife, Diane, '76, and the Harris family seeded the facility's construction and the return of the men's wrestling program and the formation of a future women's wrestling team.

Sep 13, 2023


New sculpture of Mathias Alten on GVSU campus to include augmented reality feature

The sculpture is also GVSU's venue for ArtPrize. The competition also includes GVSU-connected artists.

Sep 13, 2023


Grand Valley reports record first-year enrollment

Overall enrollment climbs as university welcomes most diverse class in its history

Sep 12, 2023


West Michigan economy remains flat in August, GVSU researcher says

Brian Long, director of supply chain management research, said his September survey of businesses and executives shows conflicting statistics, but the general belief is that the local economy has remained flat through August.

Sep 12, 2023


Hauenstein panel: Middle class essential to empowered citizenship

The middle class' declining economic power poses the greatest threat to empowering American democracy and its citizens, according to the two speakers at the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies' premiere event of its 2023-2024 season.

Sep 8, 2023


Make-A-Wish and Grand Valley cover tuition for new Laker & cancer survivor

Grand Valley and the Make-A-Wish Foundation each offered $6500 in tuition assistance to Connor Pung, covering the costs of his first semester.

Sep 8, 2023


No. 7 Lakers open home schedule against No. 25 CSU-Pueblo

The Grand Valley football team faces another ranked opponent to begin the season, looking to rebound against Colorado State-Pueblo after last week's tough loss.

Sep 7, 2023


GVSU Arts Celebration returns with 'aim to spark curiosity'

The free community events will run through the fall.

Sep 7, 2023