Alumni

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


Product designed to safely transfer patients has deep GVSU roots

A health care innovation company owned by an alumnus will soon launch its first product, one that evolved from a prototype created by GVSU engineering students.

Nov 30, 2022


GVSU mourns death of West Michigan pastor Dennis McMurray, '85

The Grand Valley community mourns the death of Bishop Dennis McMurray, '85, senior pastor of the Renaissance Church of God in Christ in Grand Rapids, who died November 2 at age 63.

Nov 4, 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


New supplier diversity program focuses on alumni entrepreneurs

Products from a local cold-brew coffee company will be available on campus thanks to a new supplier diversity program focused on Grand Valley alumni entrepreneurs.

Oct 10, 2022



Alumni reconnect in New York for endurance bike ride to raise funds for cancer research

You know you have good friends when they agree to join you on a fundraising bicycle trip that stretches across the state of New York.

Sep 7, 2022


Graduate speaks with White House officials on education

Graduate Theresann Pyrett, a teacher at Macatawa Bay Middle School in Holland, was invited to Washington D.C. to speak with White House officials about her experience as an educator during COVID-19.

May 5, 2022


Alumnus brings innovative physical therapy equipment to Grand Valley

In early April, the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health (DCIH) got a new addition to their physical therapy equipment lineup, the AUX system.

Apr 27, 2022


Past, present & future: Winter '22 graduates reflect on their personal journeys

Two upcoming graduates reflect on how their personal journeys got them to where they are now, and what lies ahead during this exciting time in their lives.

Apr 26, 2022