Commencement
“Don’t throw away your time”: GVSU winter class of 2026 celebrates Commencement
Over 3,200 members of Grand Valley's Winter Class of 2026 were celebrated during three Commencement ceremonies at Van Andel Arena on May 1 and 2.
May 2, 2026
GVSU in photos, April 2026: Reveling in spring, marking milestones and honoring a legacy of stewardship
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
May 1, 2026
GVSU Class of 2026 to be celebrated through three Commencement ceremonies
Tech icon and Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak, will address graduates as the keynote speaker.
Apr 28, 2026
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
