Division of Student Affairs
Native American Heritage Fund grant creates GVSU pilot program to embed Indigenous knowledge into courses
The program includes bringing in community Indigenous knowledge keepers to collaborate and co-teach with faculty members.
Sep 17, 2024
Empowering student voices: GVSU earns gold seal in Campus Democracy Challenge
The award was earned as a result of the campus’s voting rate in the 2022 Midterms, and GVSU continues to empower student voices in 2024 on National Voter Registration Day.
Sep 17, 2024
Campus comes alive: GVSU move-in 2024
After a quiet summer, Grand Valley's campuses were bursting with life once again as new and returning Lakers moved into living centers, preparing for the 2024-25 year.
Aug 29, 2024
Move-in week closes with Pew Grand Rapids Campus
GVSU wrapped up its move-in week Aug. 23 on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. After four days of organized chaos on the Allendale campus, there was something markedly different about move-in downtown.
Aug 23, 2024
Convocation speakers to new students: 'It's your turn'
Speakers during the Convocation ceremony gave their interpretations of what a Grand Valley education means and offered advice and encouragement to new students who gathered in the Fieldhouse Arena.
Aug 22, 2024
Operation United: Student veterans, Student Affairs staff volunteer time to improve veteran's yard
The project was part of the Heart of West Michigan United Way's Operation United, an annual event that mobilizes volunteers to assist veterans and active military families with house or yard projects.
May 10, 2024
Game Changers: Women-only esports team does well in premiere competition
The Laker Esports Center has intentionally hosted women-only game nights and recruited women and students from diverse genders to play on teams.
Apr 30, 2024
Winter Class of 2024 honored during Commencement ceremonies
Over 3,100 graduates of the Winter Class of 2024 were recognized and celebrated by GVSU academic leaders and supporters on April 26 and 27, with a Commencement address given by guest speaker Timothy Shriver.
Apr 27, 2024
Top students will be recognized at annual award convocation
The Student Award Convocation on April 8 will recognize top scholars and students who will receive Excellence-in-a-Discipline Award.
Apr 2, 2024
Alternative Breaks: Students provide service at organizations across the country
Through Alternative Breaks, student groups traveled across the country on six trips, including one to Ohio's largest no-kill animal shelter.
Mar 12, 2024
