Athletics

Football, women's soccer open seasons Thursday

Fans can expect to see plenty of renovations and upgrades around Lubbers Stadium this season.

Sep 3, 2024

A Lakers football player tries to slip past Ferris State players.

Former Laker track and field, cross country star wins gold at Paralympics

Chris Hammer, a 2008 graduate and a 2022 inductee into the Lakers Hall of Fame, won the gold medal in the men’s PTS5 Para Triathlon on September 2 at the Paris Paralympic Games.

Sep 3, 2024

Chris Hammer celebrates his gold medal in the triathlon at the Paris Paralympic Games

Laker Life

What's new at GVSU: 6 things for Lakers to know this year

Meet the Laker Dock, changes to Lubbers Stadium and so much more.

Aug 19, 2024

Athletics

Varsity, club teams excel on national level

The Lakers' varsity and club athletic teams compiled another championship season, bringing home national titles, NCAA individual titles and the GLIAC President's Cup for the 30th time.

Jun 6, 2024

Louie the Laker strikes a pose during a football game

Giving

Harris and Verplank families honored by Grand Valley University Foundation

Each family received the Enrichment Award, an honor that recognizes significant contributions to Grand Valley through philanthropy and community service.

Jun 5, 2024

three people standing near hall of fame wall in the Fieldhouse

Laker Life

Laker Dance and Cheer teams claim national championships

The teams brought back a combined six national titles, in addition to other accolades.

Apr 18, 2024

The GVSU Dance and Cheer teams posing for a picture after winning national championships at the College Classic.

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, February 2024: Black History Month celebrations, Laker silhouettes and music, theater and dance performances

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Mar 1, 2024

Silhouette of carillon tower against a blue sky with puffy clouds.

Office of Sustainability Practices

GVSU's work earns sustainability honor from national organization

Since 2013, an initiative among campus partners has been working to reduce landfill-bound trash at Lubbers Stadium as part of the National Wildlife Federation's GameDay Football Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge.

Feb 28, 2024