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Alumna improves guest experiences at Disney through statistics

Elizabeth "Biz" Stolzs job is to make the most magical place on Earth that much more magical. The 2014 alumna currently works as an experience insights senior analyst at Disney Parks and Resorts in Orlando, Florida. During her daily work, Stolz analyzes various data sets from different lines of business at Disney to improve the guest experience at the parks and resorts. The types of data she works with include anything from resort and dining reservations to FastPass+ bookings.

Dec 19, 2018


Trailblazers highlight Founders Day event

Seven trailblazers, including people who were among the first African Americans at Grand Valley as students or faculty members, led a Founders Day event for students.

Nov 20, 2018


Homecoming events fall under 'Vintage Valley'

Homecoming 2018 offers a full slate of activities Friday and Saturday, October 5-6, under the theme, "Vintage Valley."

Oct 2, 2018


Alumni to share Laker Effect stories, professional experiences during multiple presentations

A mathematician who works for Disney and the investigative reporter who broke the Larry Nassar sex abuse story will be among 10 alumni from Grand Valley's College of Liberal Arts of Sciences who will return to campus to speak about their professional experiences. The CLAS Distinguished Alumni-in-Residence will participate in presentations, lectures, Q&A sessions and meet-and-greet opportunities on the Allendale Campus October 1-5.

Sep 28, 2018


Tickets available for Detroit Red Wings GVSU Night

The familiar winged-wheel logo of the Detroit Red Wings will turn Laker blue at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit during a hockey game that will benefit the Grand Valley community.

Sep 25, 2018


Two alumni raise funds, cross Lake Michigan on paddleboards

Two alumni crossed Lake Michigan on stand-up paddleboards to raise money and awareness for the Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership.

Aug 21, 2018


Photos: Lakers hit it out of the ballpark at Tigers game

For the second year in a row, more than 1,500 Lakers attended the sold-out GVSU Night at Comerica Park event July 31 in Detroit. 

Aug 1, 2018


Snyder appointments to state Board of Nursing have GVSU connections

Two people with connections to Grand Valley were appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to the Michigan Board of Nursing.

Jul 16, 2018


Tickets available for GVSU Night at Comerica Park

Tickets are available for GVSU Night at Comerica Park, a special Detroit Tigers game that will benefit Grand Valley.

Jun 19, 2018


65 twins, multiples celebrate family

Twins, triplets and a set of quadruplets celebrated family during Twin+ Day at Grand Valley State University on April 15.

Apr 17, 2018