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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


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

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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


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.

Community Engagement

GVSU recognized nationally for community engagement commitment

The designation is through the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.

Feb 2, 2026

The clock tower is illuminated as snow falls across Valley Campus at night during a snow storm on Jan 19.

Laker Life

GVSU in Photos, January 2026: Amid the unrelenting cold and snow, fun, beauty, cozy solitude and light

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Feb 2, 2026

Three students walk through accumulated snow on Valley Campus during a winter storm on Jan. 19.

Community Engagement

Roger That! Conference will explore space and time, present trailblazing retired NASA astronaut

This year's annual conference is Feb. 20 and 21.

Jan 30, 2026

A person wearing an astronaut uniform smiles for a portrait. An American flag is in the background.

Seidman College of Business

Economic outlook shows slower growth for West Michigan

A year-long analysis of the West Michigan economy by a GVSU economist points to a clear trend.

Jan 29, 2026

Portrait of Paul Isely, associate dean and professor of economics at GVSU's Seidman College of Business

Visual and Media Arts

Visual and media arts faculty earns prestigious national fellowship

Norwood Viviano, associate professor of sculpture and foundations and area coordinator for sculpture, is one of 50 recipients of United States Artists' 2026 USA Fellowship, a highly competitive award that supports artists across disciplines.

Jan 29, 2026

Visual and media arts faculty member Norwood Viviano poses in his studio with some of his 3D printed creations.

Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Johnson Center releases national philanthropy trends report for 2026

Now in its 10th year, the Johnson Center’s “11 Trends in Philanthropy” report analyzes emerging developments while reflecting on the forces that have shaped the field since the center published its first list in 2017.

Jan 27, 2026

Graphic displaying the headline �11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2026,"

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