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How GVSU students are helping shape the future of Michigan's parks

Since January 2024, Grand Valley faculty and students have partnered with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to analyze guest surveys compiled by state parks, campgrounds and marinas.

Nov 12, 2025


Grand Valley unveils GVSU Military Promise program during Veterans Day Luncheon

The initiative guarantees admission to the university to all servicemembers who have committed to serve, are serving or have honorably served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Nov 11, 2025


Lakers fill the Valley Campus for Homecoming 2025

The week full of celebration and Laker spirit ended with an 18-15 win over Michigan Tech.

Nov 8, 2025


No. 23 Grand Valley eyes strong finish as Michigan Tech visits for Homecoming

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.

Nov 6, 2025


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