News from Grand Valley State University

Athletics

Student 'behind' Louie the Laker revealed

When Jake Kowalski was in high school, he filled in as a dairy company's mascot to attract people to a promotional event. Since then, he has been hooked on the entertaining lifestyle of being a mascot. When he was accepted at Grand Valley four years ago, Kowalski set his sights on moving up in world of mascots; he wanted to be Louie the Laker.

May 17, 2017


Laker lacrosse takes on McKendree for GLIAC Tournament championship

The Grand Valley lacrosse team will take on McKendree University for the GLIAC tournament championship on Sunday, May 7 at 1 p.m.

May 6, 2017


Football player donates stem cells to man in Denmark

Laker football tight end Nick Keizer celebrated his birthday May 2 by donating his stem cells to a man in Denmark who needed a bone marrow transplant to survive.

May 4, 2017


Construction project will repurpose stadium box to meeting space

Construction will begin this week at Lubbers Stadium on a project to repurpose and expand the President's Box as a year-round meeting space.

May 2, 2017


Grand Valley Spring Classic to be broadcast on ESPN3 April 15

The Laker football Spring Classic will be broadcast on ESPN 3 on April 15.

Apr 14, 2017


GVSU vs. Ashland doubleheader streamed live on ESPN3

The Grand Valley baseball team will take on the Ashland Eagles in a doubleheader on April 12 that will be webcast live on ESPN3.

Apr 12, 2017


Basketball doubleheaders to be broadcast on ESPN3 Feb. 16 and 18

The Laker men's and women's basketball teams will take on Michigan Tech in games Thursday, and Northern Michigan on Saturday.

Feb 16, 2017


Basketball doubleheaders to be broadcast on ESPN3 Feb. 9 and 11

The Laker men's and women's basketball teams play doubleheaders on Feb. 9 and 11. Both will be broadcast on ESPN3.

Feb 8, 2017


Event will honor former student athletes

Four former Grand Valley student athletes or club sport members will be honored at the annual Celebrate Women in Sport and Physical Activity event, set for February 18 at the Fieldhouse.

Feb 8, 2017


Laker Academic Center director to speak at Wheelhouse Talk Feb. 10

Damon Arnold knows all about struggling with education, but he also knows about perseverance and empowering others.

Feb 6, 2017