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Hands-on learning sparks healthcare career exploration in Traverse City

High school students from Northern Michigan gathered at GVSU's Traverse City Regional Center this week to explore healthcare careers through hands-on learning.

May 29, 2026

A student practices chest compressions on a medical training mannequin while an instructor observes and provides guidance in a classroom lab setting

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Reimagining chemistry education inside a correctional facility

Inside Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility, incarcerated students are completing hands-on chemistry labs and exceeding expectations in the GVSU's education program.

May 28, 2026

A student in the Bellamy Creek Program demonstrates his experiment during a class.

TRIO

Curiosity and creativity drive Detroit TRIO STEAM Summit at Michigan Central

Students from University Prep High Schools in Detroit explored virtual reality, sustainability research and collaborative problem-solving during the TRIO Upward Bound Detroit STEAM Summit at Michigan Central.

May 26, 2026

A student works through an exercise during an STEAM-related event at Detroit's Michigan Central.

Charter Schools

Imagining the future of student-led learning at Michigan Central REP4® Detroit Design Blitz

The event was made possible by GVSU’s Charter Schools Office Impact 30 grant.

May 8, 2026

A group of people in blue REP4 shirts stand in front of the ornate entrance of Michigan Central.

Laker Life

Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Apr 27, 2026

Graduates wearing blue and black caps are seen from above.

Enrollment Development

Speakers at the Black Boys and Men National Symposium will inspire participants with action steps for change

The fifth annual symposium is June 10-12 in Battle Creek.

Apr 23, 2026

From left are professional studio photos of Walter M. Kimbrough, Steve Pemberton and Steve Perry

Office of Multicultural Affairs

'All you feel is love': GVSU hosts 25th annual ‘All Walks of Life’ Pow Wow

This year’s event was the most-attended Pow Wow in GVSU’s history.

Apr 4, 2026

Adrian King, of the Ojibwe and Oneida nations, performs during the All Walks of Life Traditional Powwow at the Fieldhouse on April 4.

Center for Women and Gender Equity

EqualiTEA celebrates Women's History Month with connection, healing and solidarity

The annual event was hosted by the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity on March 17, inviting the campus community to connect over a cup of tea to share stories and honor the exceptional women at GVSU.

Mar 17, 2026

A person pours tea from a coffee urn into a blue mug with text on it that reads �Center for Women and Gender Equity, Equali-Tea�.

College of Computing

GVSU launches free AI literacy course for community learners

A free, online course from Grand Valley will help community learners build a practical understanding of artificial intelligence and how to use it responsibly in their everyday lives.

Feb 24, 2026

Overhead view of a person typing on a laptop at a desk.

Office of Multicultural Affairs

Black History Month: GVSU students 'continue to elevate' during annual Blackout event

Over 20 student organizations gathered for the kickoff Black History Month event.

Feb 6, 2026

Two students hug during the Blackout event.

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