Alumni
Events planned to celebrate Founders Day
The campus community will celebrate the individuals who rallied support to establish a public higher education institution in West Michigan on Founders Day, October 25.
Oct 21, 2019
Alumna wins grant to advance jewelry business
Grand Valley alumna Emma Hoekstra, founder of Emma Elizabeth Jewelry, was named winner of the Halstead Grant, given to an emerging jewelry business.
Oct 3, 2019
Muskegon Lake recovery highlighted in documentary by alumnus
For years, Muskegon Lake in Muskegon County was severely polluted by the various factories and industrial plants that lined its shores. While the lake is still considered an Area of Concern by the Environmental Protection Agency, conditions have improved greatly thanks to efforts of community organizations and funding from a wide variety of sources. That recovery is highlighted by a short film produced and directed by Grand Valley alumnus David Ruck that was shown at a community event at the Frauenthal Theater in Muskeg
May 23, 2019
Alumnus featured on Shark Tank May 5
A Grand Valley alumnus will appear on Shark Tank to pitch an idea. The episode airs Sunday at 10 p.m. on ABC.
May 2, 2019
3,200 students participate in commencement
The afternoon ceremony on Saturday, April 27, was the final commencement for retiring President Thomas J. Haas. Haas and his wife, Marcia Haas, and their family led the recessional out of the arena to shouts of "T-Haas" from graduates and audience members, and Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World." Haas will retire on June 30.
Apr 29, 2019
Brian Kelly, DeVoses among GVSU commencement speakers
Prominent community philanthropists, a football coach and a lifelong educator will give commencement addresses at Grand Valley's three ceremonies April 26-27 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
Apr 22, 2019
Students receive 'waves of good wishes' during final exams
About 1,000 "waves of wishes" are displayed on the library windows, wishing students good luck during finals week.
Apr 22, 2019
Hundreds expected to volunteer during COW
Hundreds of Lakers are expected to participate in the 10th annual Community Outreach Week, set for March 23-30.
Mar 14, 2019
Photos: Lakers take over Little Caesars Arena during Red Wings GVSU Night
The Grand Valley community turned Little Caesars Arena Laker blue by attending the first GVSU Night at the February 24 Red Wings game in Detroit. A total of $3,585 was raised through ticket sales for the GVSU Scholarship Fund.
Feb 26, 2019
Year in Review: Memorable GVSU stories from 2018
From President Haas announcing his retirement and Grand Valley's Health Campus expanding in Grand Rapids to identical alumni twin brothers marrying identical alumni twin sisters, 2018 has been a year full of unforgettable moments at the university. These are some of the most memorable stories of the year that were chosen based on their impact on campus, in the news and on social media.
Dec 20, 2018
