News from Grand Valley State University

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Sport management students host youth teams for class project

A collaboration between the Charter Schools Office and a sports management class put Grand Valley students behind the scenes in creating and managing the game atmosphere and experience for two GVSU-authorized charter schools and their families.

Dec 15, 2023


Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime: December 2023 Commencement in photos

See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.

Dec 13, 2023


Undergraduate researchers find mentorship through independent projects

Three students delved into sociology research projects and gave presentations at conferences.

Dec 7, 2023


Commencement speaker is self-described 'hope dealer'

Shannon Cohen, '00 and '11, a self-described 'hope dealer,' will be the keynote speaker for the Fall Commencement ceremony on December 9 at Van Andel Arena.

Dec 6, 2023


Final cohort of pipeline scholars finds career paths through internships

Nearly 50 students have received full scholarships from a partnership with Battle Creek Public Schools and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Dec 4, 2023


GVSU in photos, November 2023: Celebrating milestones, traditions and new seasons

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

Dec 1, 2023


Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on becoming Lakers

Four Lakers talk about connections, growth and lessons learned.

Nov 30, 2023


Federal $2.2 million grant to help GVSU close equity gaps, boost career-connected educational opportunities

The five-year grant was awarded to the Center for Experiential Learning in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Nov 15, 2023


TRIO programs celebrate students during First-Gen Day

Andy Beachnau, assistant vice president for Student Affairs, was recognized for his dedication to students.

Nov 8, 2023


Kimmerer: 'What does the Earth ask of us?'

The author of Braiding Sweetgrass gave a presentation before a standing-room-only crowd in the Kirkhof Center.

Nov 8, 2023