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Simulation Center earns accreditation status

Grand Valley's Interprofessional Simulation Center was accredited for the first time by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.

Dec 12, 2022


GVSU Fall class of 2022 honored in Commencement ceremony at Van Andel Arena

Of the graduates, 1,061 received their undergraduate degree, 267 received their graduate degree and 505 were first-generation college students.

Dec 10, 2022


Army lieutenant gets commissioned on campus 'because I'm a Laker for a lifetime'

Jackson Wierenga said his reason for wanting the ceremony in Allendale was simple: 'I'm a Laker for a lifetime'

Dec 9, 2022


Grand Valley Athletics receives NCAA's award for diversity, inclusion

The selection committee cited Grand Valley's work with its Laker Inclusion Team, the SEA of Change initiative, the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX and Black History Month celebrations.

Dec 8, 2022


Grand Valley Police achieve 'gold standard' for law enforcement accreditation

Department is the only one among Michigan colleges and universities to acheive CALEA certification

Dec 7, 2022




Graduate overcomes homeland's civil war, political unrest to earn degree

Haak Betiem is earning a graduate degree in health administration.

Dec 6, 2022


Graduate set eyes on nursing career early with focus to help community

Alejandra Salinas is earning a bachelor's degree in nursing.

Dec 6, 2022