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Campus members will share their stories, hopes for country at next Talking Together event

Input from campus community members on their hopes for the future of a divided country will be the focus of the next Talking Together event.

Oct 27, 2022



Annual United Way campaign kicks off today

Thanks to the generosity of Grand Valley faculty and staff, the Heart of West Michigan United Way has made tremendous progress in lifting people out of poverty.

Oct 26, 2022


Public health students, faculty help bring smiles to Grand Rapids schools

Grand Valley & GRPS team up for Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures, bringing dental screening and wellness education to local schools.

Oct 25, 2022


Lakers welcome Northern Michigan for Homecoming

No. 1 Grand Valley meets the Wildcats at 3 p.m. on October 22 at Lubbers Stadium.

Oct 21, 2022


Athletics trailblazer to be remembered; Hall of Fame welcomes eight members

Joan Boand, who died in January at the age of 88, will be honored during a Celebration of Life memorial on October 22. The Athletics Hall of Fame adds eight new members during its induction ceremony on October 21.

Oct 20, 2022


Homecoming: Five Lakers will be recognized for their service to GVSU, professions

The Alumni Association will celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of five Lakers during Homecoming activities.

Oct 19, 2022


GVSU partners with Michigan Works! to offer job seekers short-term training programs

Grand Valley's Traverse City Regional Center has partnered with Michigan Works! on a program that assists job seekers in rural areas who want to transition from education and training programs to better-paying jobs and careers.

Oct 18, 2022


GVSU visual studies project helps explore key Holland location as leaders consider future

Sara Alsum-Wassenaar has led the project that explores the many facets of a location.

Oct 17, 2022


Summer program is bridge to success for Oliver Wilson Scholars

Nearly 100 first-year students who participate in the Oliver Wilson Scholars program are off to a solid academic year after spending six weeks on campus in the summer, taking classes and learning to navigate university resources.

Oct 17, 2022