Athletics
Athletic leaders reflect on 50th anniversary of Title IX
Fifty years after the passage of Title IX, women's athletics has made tremendous gains, and as Women's History Month draws to a close, Grand Valley's past and current athletic leaders reflect on the achievements made and the advancements yet to come.
Mar 29, 2022
Lakers fall in Division II women's basketball semifinal
The Lakers' No. 1 defense faced the nation's No. 1 offense with a trip to the NCAA Division II National Championship game on the line.
Mar 23, 2022
Big win propels Grand Valley into women's Final Four
Emily Spitzley led the Lakers with 20 points to guide them into the Division II national semifinals on March 23.
Mar 21, 2022
Lakers win NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championship, advance to Elite Eight
The Lakers beat Walsh, 64-61, in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championship to earn their fourth trip in program history to the Elite Eight.
Mar 14, 2022
Lakers bring home national titles in track and field, diving
Grand Valley student athletes brought home four national championships over the weekend, while the women's basketball team will play for an NCAA regional championship on March 14.
Mar 14, 2022
Ric Wesley steps down as head coach of men's basketball program
In 18 seasons as head men's basketball coach, Wesley guided the Lakers to a 356-170 record, three GLIAC regular season championships and three GLIAC tournament titles.
Mar 8, 2022
GVSU in photos, February 2022: Examinations, animations and wintry outdoor learning
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Mar 1, 2022
Athletics' Walter Moore shaping GVSU's equity, inclusion efforts
Black History Month offers period of reflection for Athletic Department's SEA of Change initiative promoting diversity, equity and inclusion for first-year and transfer student athletes.
Feb 25, 2022
GVSU sets direction for future
The university's Board of Trustees voted to approve the Reach Higher 2025 strategic plan.
Feb 18, 2022
Retired faculty, trailblazing women's coach dies
Joan Boand, retired faculty member and longtime Laker coach, died January 27 at her home. She was 88.
Jan 27, 2022
