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Commencement

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

Portrait of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak

Athletics

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

Debra Yake (left), an instructor with Champions of the Heart, guides Bonnie Vankampen (right) through proper chest compression technique during a CPR training session at the Kelly Family Sports Center on Grand Valley State University�s Allendale campus on April 12, 2026. Participants practiced hands-only CPR in rhythm to music to maintain effective compression timing.

Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship

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

Student answers questions from visitors during her presentation at Student Scholars Day.

Laker Life

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

The Transformational Link is seen through raindrops on a window from James H. Zumberge Hall March 26.

Birds of GVSU

Birds of GVSU: An appreciation of the creatures that share our air, keep us grounded

Explore our first installment of a series dedicated to the feathered friends that share our campuses.

Mar 25, 2026

A photo of birds with text that reads "Birds of GVSU"

Athletics

GVSU women's basketball seeks title repeat in NCAA Division II Tournament

The Grand Valley women's basketball team punched its ticket to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight after winning another Midwest Regional title.

Mar 23, 2026

Paige VanStee, named the Midwest Regional’s Most Valuable Player, holds the Elite Eight ticket as teammates celebrate after a win over Northwood in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championship on March 16 in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena.

Athletics

Lakers earn NCAA berths after sweeping GLIAC Tournaments

For the first time in 20 seasons, both teams swept their respective GLIAC Tournaments and secured their spots in the NCAA Division II Tournament.

Mar 9, 2026

A Lakers men's basketball player drives toward the basket with an opponent guarding him.

Laker Life

‘It means everything’: GVSU Women’s Ice Hockey Club cherishes opportunity to continue playing

For 18 years, the GVSU Women’s Ice Hockey Club has extended the playing careers of young athletes transitioning from high school to college. The team members who have played the sport their entire lives said they are grateful for the opportunity.

Mar 5, 2026

Senior forward Abbey McCallion celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Eastern Michigan.

Athletics

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

A smiling women's basketball player sits on a confetti-covered floor with her arm around the national championship trophy.

Laker Life

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

Two people wearing red winter hats embrace while having big smiles on their faces.

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