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Seidman College of Business

GVSU data shows region’s economy sluggish for third straight month

The West Michigan economy began the new year much as it ended 2025, sluggish, with many local firms still struggling to gain momentum.

Feb 10, 2026


Portrait of Jeff Engel
Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies

Presidential historian returns for Presidents Day talk

One of the nation’s leading scholars of presidential history will return to Grand Valley on February 16 to explore how U.S. presidents shape public opinion and, in turn, influence the nation’s military and foreign policy decisions.

Feb 10, 2026

Overhead view of a person wearing a blue Grand Valley Lakers sweatshirt typing on a laptop at a table, with snack bags, a water bottle and a wallet nearby.
College of Computing

GVSU expands access to computing degrees through GRCC partnership

College of Computing Dean Marouane Kessentini said the partnership provides a seamless transfer process between the institutions and removes common barriers for students.

Feb 10, 2026


Center for Adult and Continuing Studies

GVSU honors adult learners with Sigma Lambda Sigma induction ceremony

The honor society celebrates adult learner students who balance school, work and home life, while achieving academic excellence.

Feb 9, 2026

Nursing student Safinaz Karaein poses for a picture with son, Sammy Hasan, 7, during the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society induction ceremony as part of the Sigma Lambda Sigma

Reach Higher Together

Strategic plan evolves as GVSU trustees approve Reach Higher Together

New and revised commitments reflect more than a year of reflection, conversation and input from university community.

Feb 6, 2026

Blue sky and clouds over the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health

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.

Laker Life

Winter in the Valley: Explore the ravines as the season turned colder

See sights from a hidden gem on the Valley Campus as fallen leaves gave way to winter snow.

Feb 4, 2026

Snow sits on top of pine tree branches.

Giving

GVSU community celebrates life of Barbara Gordon, philanthropist of education and arts

Barbara and George Gordon donated Mathias J. Alten paintings to GVSU and established an arts fellowship for a student.

Feb 4, 2026

Barbara Gordon in white blazer with black trim, she is wearing glasses and has gray hair

Office of the Provost

Campus community invited to Faculty Awards Convocation

University Awards of Excellence and awards from two departments will be presented.

Feb 3, 2026

faculty in academic regalia applauding from auditorium seats

Office of Sustainability Practices

Grand Valley Groundhogs: celebrating sustainability and Groundhog Day at GVSU

Lakers were invited into the basement of Lake Ontario Hall for a rare opportunity to view the campus’s underground utility tunnels and learn about GVSU’s environmental impact.

Feb 2, 2026

A man positions a cardboard cutout of a groundhog at the end of a dark tunnel.

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