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Charter Schools

Imagining the future of student-led learning at Michigan Central REP4® Detroit Design Blitz

The event was made possible by GVSU’s Charter Schools Office Impact 30 grant.

May 8, 2026

A group of people in blue REP4 shirts stand in front of the ornate entrance of Michigan Central.

Commencement

“Don’t throw away your time”: GVSU winter class of 2026 celebrates Commencement

Over 3,200 members of Grand Valley's Winter Class of 2026 were celebrated during three Commencement ceremonies at Van Andel Arena on May 1 and 2.

May 2, 2026

A view from above of graduates in blue gowns sitting.

Office of Sustainability Practices

Acknowledging nature, reflecting on the rebirth of spring: Earth Month 2026 at GVSU

Lakers celebrated the start of spring on Grand Valley’s campus throughout the month of April.

Apr 30, 2026

A group stands together near a large tree in the arboretum.

Office of Sustainability Practices

Celebrating Earth Month through community, connection and sustainability

Grand Valley is celebrating the environment and sustainability throughout April in honor of Earth Day on April 22.

Apr 1, 2026

The sun sets behind a hoop house on the SAP farm.

Center for Women and Gender Equity

EqualiTEA celebrates Women's History Month with connection, healing and solidarity

The annual event was hosted by the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity on March 17, inviting the campus community to connect over a cup of tea to share stories and honor the exceptional women at GVSU.

Mar 17, 2026

A person pours tea from a coffee urn into a blue mug with text on it that reads �Center for Women and Gender Equity, Equali-Tea�.

Women's Commission

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

President Philomena V. Mantella answers questions after a HerStory presentation to a large crowd at the Seidman Center February 19. The HerStory series hosted by the Women’s Commission allows the GVSU community to hear firsthand the stories of women in leadership positions and discover how these experiences contributed to their success.

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.

Sustainable Agriculture Project

Bridging generations: native elders and students unite at the Sustainable Agriculture Project

GVSU students and West Michigan Native American elders shared intergenerational learning through gardening, language and more.

Nov 24, 2025

Two young women and three older women work together to harvest a bed of tobacco plants.

Center for Women and Gender Equity

From classroom to community: INT 100 students make an impact at Replenish

Students visited Replenish Basic Needs Center in early November to volunteer and learn about food insecurity on campus.

Nov 12, 2025

A young woman organizes a box of dry goods received by Replenish.

REP4

REP4Ⓡ accelerates student-led learning at 2025 Alliance-Wide gathering

Alliance partners met October 29 & 30 and looked to a future of scaling the program across the country.

Nov 4, 2025

President Mantella stands in front of a turquoise and purple REP4 backdrop and addresses a room full of people.

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