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Athletics

Blood drive to be held in memory of student athlete Jaden Blake

The Office of Student Life and Versiti Blood Center of Michigan will host a blood drive on March 29-30 in memory of Jaden Blake, a Grand Valley student athlete who passed away in November 2022.

Mar 28, 2023


Scott Wooster named Grand Valley head football coach

Wooster recently concluded his third year as the Lakers' offensive line/tight end coach and run game coordinator.

Jan 21, 2023


Wallace weaves personal history into MLK keynote presentation

Jerry Wallace, '09, is the president of Danville Community College in Virginia.

Jan 18, 2023


Grand Valley football coach Matt Mitchell steps down

After 13 seasons as head coach of the Lakers, Matt Mitchell announced he will be pursuing other coaching opportunities.

Jan 15, 2023


Athletics' diversity, inclusion practices honored at NCAA national conference

GVSU's Athletics Department was honored on January 13 in San Antonio, Texas, at the NCAA Convention as this year's recipient of the NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association Award for Diversity and Inclusion.

Jan 13, 2023



Grand Valley Athletics receives NCAA's award for diversity, inclusion

The selection committee cited Grand Valley's work with its Laker Inclusion Team, the SEA of Change initiative, the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX and Black History Month celebrations.

Dec 8, 2022


Grand Valley football faces rival Ferris State in NCAA playoffs

The No. 1 Grand Valley football team meets its biggest rival, No. 5 Ferris State, in the NCAA Division II quarterfinals at 1 p.m. on December 3 at Lubbers Stadium. A trip to the NCAA semifinals awaits the winner.

Dec 1, 2022


No. 1 Grand Valley football faces No. 8 Northwest Missouri State in NCAA playoffs

After a first-round bye in the NCAA playoffs, the No. 1 Grand Valley football team welcomes No. 8 Northwest Missouri State to Lubbers Stadium for the second-round game at 1 p.m. on November 26.

Nov 24, 2022


GVSU women's soccer, cross country focused on NCAA Midwest Regionals

Grand Valley women's soccer meets rival Ferris State in the NCAA Midwest Regional Championship while the men's and women's cross country teams begin their quests for NCAA championships.

Nov 17, 2022