News from Grand Valley State University

GVSU Expert: A Q&A exploring what it means to return to the moon

Deana Weibel, professor of anthropology, reflects on this lunar mission, which includes a crew member with strong West Michigan ties.

Mar 30, 2026


GVSU Women's Basketball Team celebrates with confetti raining down on them.

Champions: Lakers basketball finishes historic season with back-to-back titles

The GVSU women’s basketball team won its second consecutive Division II National Championship in a 72-49 win over Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Mar 30, 2026

Two children wearing goggles kneel to work on a project on the floor.

A celebration of STEM: GVSU hosts two weekends of events for K-12 students

The Science Olympiad and FIRST Robotics competitions were held on the Valley Campus.

Mar 30, 2026


Back-to-back: GVSU basketball repeats as national champions

The Lakers defeated Indiana University of Pennsylvania 72-49. The title game victory gave the Lakers a second consecutive championship.

Mar 28, 2026


GVSU Basketball headed to national championship game

The Lakers defeated Alabama-Huntsville 61-39 in Thursday's Division II Final Four matchup. The Lakers are set to play Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the NCAA Division II National Championship Game on Saturday, March 28.

Mar 26, 2026


GVSU receives gold status designation from G.I. Jobs in veteran-friendly schools report

When military veterans are in the transition process to civilian life, the G.I. Jobs list of schools is the one provided to those looking into higher education.

Mar 26, 2026


Birds of GVSU: An appreciation of the creatures that share our air, keep us grounded

Explore our first installment of a series dedicated to the feathered friends that share our campuses.

Mar 25, 2026


Lakers Basketball advances to NCAA Final Four

The GVSU Women's Basketball Team took another step toward a title repeat in their Elite Eight matchup on March 24. In Pittsburgh's UMPC Cooper Fieldhouse, the No. 1-seeded Lakers defeated the No. 8-seeded Carson-Newman Eagles 96-48.

Mar 24, 2026


Becker named NACDA Athletics Director of the Year

The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics named Director of Athletics Keri Becker as a recipient of its Athletics Directors of the Year award.

Mar 24, 2026


Kooyers continues building community as director of Kaufman Interfaith Institute

Kyle Kooyers has made notable contributions and community connections over the past decade since he joined the team.

Mar 23, 2026