News from Grand Valley State University

Division of Student Affairs

GVSU Fall Class of 2023 honored during Commencement ceremony

The 1,323 graduates of the Fall Class of 2023 were recognized and celebrated by GVSU academic leaders and supporters on December 9.

Dec 9, 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


New director of Military and Veteran Resources Center named

Shane Scherer earned a master of public administration degree from Grand Valley in 2011.

Nov 9, 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



Student Philanthropy Week shines light on giving back, building community

Student Philanthropy Week shines a light on the importance of student organizations as a way to build community and serves to educate students on philanthropy.

Oct 5, 2023


Lakers Keep Lakers Safe initiative invites students to build a stronger, healthier campus community

The new campus-wide initiative offers students the opportunity to take a pledge to take care of one another, and provides them with the resources needed to help themselves and others.

Sep 19, 2023


Hispanic Heritage Month speaker recalls stories of past leaders

Martha Villegas Miranda described herself as an educator, storyteller and an immigrant ally.

Sep 15, 2023


New students hear advice, encouragement from Convocation speakers

Speakers at the Fall Convocation ceremony August 23 offered advice and encouragement to students who represent the largest and most diverse class in Grand Valley's history.

Aug 24, 2023