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Physical therapy student Caleb Griffith practices mobility with crutches as part of an amputee soccer clinic at the Grand Rapids Soccer Society on February 8.
College of Health Professions

Rethinking patient care: GVSU students join amputees at adaptive soccer clinic

Adaptive soccer is played with forearm crutches and is designed to make the sport accessible to those with a full or partial amputation of the leg.

Feb 12, 2026


Jada Dobbins is wearing gloves while looking at old photos at the GRAAMA.
Kutsche Office of Local History

Preserving community history: Students gain key experience working on West Michigan heritage projects

Two students curated area stories through internships at the Kutsche Office of Local History.

Feb 11, 2026

Exterior of L. William Seidman Center as students enter the building
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


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

Portrait of Jeff Engel

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

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.

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

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