College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

“It’s the start of something that’s going to be really great”

The GVSU Speech and Debate team entered its first competitions in December, sending four competitors to Indianapolis for two tournaments that proved successful for the inexperienced team.

Feb 23, 2026

Dr. Besel places his thumb on the meeting notes.

Office of the Provost

New dean to lead collaborative, interdisciplinary vision for College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Christopher Jones brings decades of experience in higher education to his new role after serving in leadership roles at Le Moyne College, Northern Illinois University and Bradley University.

Feb 17, 2026

portrait of Christopher Jones, new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

College of Computing

GVSU expands access to computing degrees through GRCC partnership

College of Computing Dean Marouane Kessentini said the partnership provides a seamless transfer process between the institutions and removes common barriers for students.

Feb 10, 2026

Overhead view of a person wearing a blue Grand Valley Lakers sweatshirt typing on a laptop at a table, with snack bags, a water bottle and a wallet nearby.

Office of the Provost

Campus community invited to Faculty Awards Convocation

University Awards of Excellence and awards from two departments will be presented.

Feb 3, 2026

faculty in academic regalia applauding from auditorium seats

Laker Life

GVSU in Photos, January 2026: Amid the unrelenting cold and snow, fun, beauty, cozy solitude and light

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

Feb 2, 2026

Three students walk through accumulated snow on Valley Campus during a winter storm on Jan. 19.

Community Engagement

Roger That! Conference will explore space and time, present trailblazing retired NASA astronaut

This year's annual conference is Feb. 20 and 21.

Jan 30, 2026

A person wearing an astronaut uniform smiles for a portrait. An American flag is in the background.

Visual and Media Arts

Visual and media arts faculty earns prestigious national fellowship

Norwood Viviano, associate professor of sculpture and foundations and area coordinator for sculpture, is one of 50 recipients of United States Artists' 2026 USA Fellowship, a highly competitive award that supports artists across disciplines.

Jan 29, 2026