News from Grand Valley State University

Frederik Meijer Honors College

Honors College’s Daniel Williams to highlight leadership lessons at lecture series

Williams, one of Grand Rapids’ most influential young leaders, will his share insights during the Frederik Meijer Lecture Series and Wheelhouse Talks.

Nov 4, 2025


GVSU in Photos, August 2025: Moving in, multiple kickoffs and an epic celebration

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Sep 2, 2025


Voice actor visiting Grand Valley for lecture series

With a career stretching for more than 30 years, Dee Bradley Baker is a renowned voice actor whose work is recognizable across genres.

Nov 4, 2024


Three faculty earn Fulbright Scholar, Specialist awards

Joel Stillerman will spend a semester at Universidad Central de Chile; Jeffrey Kelly Lowenstein and Ranelle Brew each received specialist awards for short-term assignments.

May 21, 2024


K-12 students visit, explore GVSU

Hosted by the Meijer Honors College and Office of Multicultural Affairs, students from Kentwood's Endeavor Elementary experienced a morning of exploration and discovery on the Allendale Campus, which included stations of activities headed by geology professor Peter Wampler.

May 2, 2024


GVSU in photos, April 2024: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

May 1, 2024


Khalilah Burt Gaston shares experiences during Wheelhouse Talks Series

Gaston, executive director of the Song Foundation, will share her expertise and insight at Friday's Wheelhouse Talks Series presented by the Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy in partnership with the Frederik Meijer Honors College.

Feb 14, 2024


Faye Richardson-Green will share life experiences in lecture series

The talk opens the 2023-2024 Wheelhouse Talks and the Meijer Lecture Series, which present leaders from a variety of backgrounds to share their philosophies and expertise with the Grand Valley community.

Sep 26, 2023


Inaugural Water in the West trip gives students invaluable experiences, new perspectives

The four-week trip prompted a new appreciation for water and conservation, new friendships and new career ambitions.

Jun 8, 2023


Intensive trip forges strong bonds for Water in the West team

Students are also quickly learning about the challenges of water supply in the western U.S.

May 26, 2023