Exterior of L. William Seidman Center, home of Grand Valley's College of Business.

GVSU survey: West Michigan economy posts strongest performance in years

Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of the region’s purchasing managers showed considerable gains across several of his key indicators.

Jul 9, 2026

Annis Water Resources Institute

AWRI, Muskegon celebrate quarter-century of partnership, progress

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute establishing its permanent home on the shores of Muskegon Lake.

Jul 6, 2026

The American flag is seen from above, with a person walking underneath it, on the Grand Valley campus.

Laker Life

Stars and Stripes and GVSU: See a Laker-related image collection of the American flag

America marks its 250th anniversary this Independence Day.

Jul 2, 2026

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, June 2026: Wildlife in detail, flowers in bloom and the enduring bond of community

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

Jul 1, 2026

In the ravines of the Valley Campus, American grass spiders can be found hiding in funnels woven of web, often following the natural curves of dead leaves.

Division of Enrollment Development and College Futures

GVSU students earn $35 million in state scholarship funding

Lakers received the second-highest amount awarded to students who attend one of the state's public universities.

Jun 29, 2026

fountain in front of the Student Services building with water flowing, purple flowering tree in foreground

University News

GVSU joins communitywide effort to mark nation's 250th anniversary

As the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, Grand Valley is helping celebrate the semiquincentennial across Grand Rapids through educational programs, community engagement and public media.

Jun 25, 2026