Commencement
Health tech pioneer Judy Faulkner to be honored at Commencement
Faulkner, one of the most influential leaders in the health care and tech sectors, will receive an honorary degree during Winter 2026 Commencement.
Apr 21, 2026
Apple icon Steve Wozniak to deliver keynote at Winter Commencement ceremonies
Wozniak will speak at each of Grand Valley’s three Commencement ceremonies — 7 p.m. on May 1, and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on May 2.
Apr 14, 2026
Fall Class of 2025 celebrated during Commencement ceremony
Recently retired Detroit Sports broadcaster, John Keating, served as the ceremony’s guest speaker.
Dec 6, 2025
Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers
Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.
Dec 1, 2025
Fall 2025 graduates to be celebrated during Commencement Ceremony
John Keating ’79 will be the guest speaker at the Dec. 6 celebration at Van Andel Arena.
Nov 24, 2025
Longtime Detroit sports broadcaster John Keating to address GVSU graduates
Keating will speak in front of the graduating Lakers, their families and friends at the December 6 ceremony at 4 p.m. in Van Andel Arena.
Nov 6, 2025
GVSU in photos, April 2025: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Apr 29, 2025
Commencement ceremonies celebrate the GVSU Winter Class of 2025
Over 3,200 graduates were celebrated by academic leaders and supporters on April 25 and 26, with a Commencement address given by guest speaker, former Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss.
Apr 26, 2025
Three Commencement ceremonies will celebrate over 3,200 GVSU 2025 graduates
With Rosalynn Bliss as the Commencement guest speaker, the ceremonies are set for April 25 and 26 at Van Andel Arena.
Apr 21, 2025
Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers
Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.
Apr 21, 2025
