Laker Life
Spring in the Valley: As campus quiets down, the ravines are bursting with life again
See sights from a hidden gem on the Valley Campus as spring makes its return.
May 14, 2026
GVSU in photos: Celebrating Laker graduates at May 2026 Commencement
See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.
May 5, 2026
“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
GVSU in photos, April 2026: Reveling in spring, marking milestones and honoring a legacy of stewardship
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
May 1, 2026
GVSU Class of 2026 to be celebrated through three Commencement ceremonies
Tech icon and Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak, will address graduates as the keynote speaker.
Apr 28, 2026
Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers
Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.
Apr 27, 2026
Apple icon Steve Wozniak to deliver keynote at Winter Commencement ceremonies
Wozniak will speak at each of Grand Valley’s three Commencement ceremonies — 7 p.m. on May 1, and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on May 2.
Apr 14, 2026
Former MSU assistant basketball coach brings life-saving CPR training to GVSU community
After two bystanders saved his life through CPR, Coach Garland is sharing his story and equipping the community to do the same.
Apr 12, 2026
Student Scholars Day marks 30 years of research
What began in 1996 as an initiative within the Science and Mathematics Division has blossomed into an annual, campuswide celebration of student research across all disciplines.
Apr 8, 2026
GVSU in Photos, March 2026: A spectrum of light, early STEM appreciation and repeat champions
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Apr 1, 2026
