GVSU's Avery Zeinstra drives to the basket

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

Athletics

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

Kyle Kooyers standing in front of colorful artwork that reflects his bow tie

Kaufman Interfaith Institute

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

Athletics

GVSU women's basketball seeks title repeat in NCAA Division II Tournament

The Grand Valley women's basketball team punched its ticket to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight after winning another Midwest Regional title.

Mar 23, 2026

Paige VanStee, named the Midwest Regional’s Most Valuable Player, holds the Elite Eight ticket as teammates celebrate after a win over Northwood in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championship on March 16 in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena.

MLK

NAACP president: 'Do well for yourself, do good for your neighbors'

Derrick Johnson gave a rescheduled MLK keynote presentation in the Kirkhof Center.

Mar 18, 2026

Robert Shorty, left, and Derrick Johnson on stage seated in the Kirkhof Center, GVSU vertical banners behind them

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