Two Lakers slated to join GVSU board in 2027
Kentwood Superintendent Kevin Polston and communications entrepreneur Ryan Irvin appointed by Gov. Whitmer to eight-year terms
Mar 4, 2026
Title chase: Lakers have sights set on national championships
From the inaugural NCAA women’s wrestling championship to the women’s basketball team defending its 2025 national championship, Laker teams are positioned for another postseason run.
Mar 4, 2026
GVSU in Photos, February 2026: Celebrating Black History Month, more success for champions and a longstanding Laker tradition
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Mar 2, 2026
Lakers dance the night away at Presidents’ Ball
Lakers celebrated “A Red Carpet Soiree” at the 2026 Presidents’ Ball.
Mar 2, 2026
National TRIO Day celebrates support systems that turn potential into futures
Grand Valley's 11 programs, including Detroit, held events to celebrate students, partnerships.
Feb 24, 2026
GVSU launches free AI literacy course for community learners
A free, online course from Grand Valley will help community learners build a practical understanding of artificial intelligence and how to use it responsibly in their everyday lives.
Feb 24, 2026
“It’s the start of something that’s going to be really great”
The GVSU Speech and Debate team entered its first competitions in December, sending four competitors to Indianapolis for two tournaments that proved successful for the inexperienced team.
Feb 23, 2026
Where possibility meets purpose: President Mantella shares her story at Women’s Commission event
President Philomena Mantella spoke about her life, lessons learned and her journey to becoming a leader as part of the 2026 HerStory series on February 19.
Feb 19, 2026
New GVSU West Michigan Trustworthy AI Consortium receives $1.03M in federal support
The initiative will unite GVSU experts with partners from different sectors to design responsible, trustworthy AI systems.
Feb 18, 2026
New dean to lead collaborative, interdisciplinary vision for College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Christopher Jones brings decades of experience in higher education to his new role after serving in leadership roles at Le Moyne College, Northern Illinois University and Bradley University.
Feb 17, 2026
