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GVSU in Photos, August 2025: Moving in, multiple kickoffs and an epic celebration

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

Sep 2, 2025

Students sit near Zumberge Pond as part of the Laker Kickoff on August 22.

Laker Life

Lakers kick off new year with exuberant celebration of GVSU life: 'Embrace it all'

The new welcome event Aug. 22 featured festivities at Lubbers Stadium, a lawn party and more.

Aug 23, 2025

A smiling person dancing in a crowd with their hands held up.

Student Life

GVSU students look forward to life downtown after City Campus move-in

While many students have already settled into life on the Valley Campus in Allendale, those living in Winter and Secchia halls on Grand Valley’s City Campus began their move-in process on August 22.

Aug 22, 2025

Electrical engineering major Connor Waite moves into Secchia Hall on the City Campus in downtown Grand Rapids on August 22.

University News

Lakers' pride shines as students begin new year

Hundreds of first-year students arrived at Grand Valley's Valley Campus in Allendale on August 20, with vehicles filled with belongings and family members, ready to move into living centers and begin their journeys as Lakers.

Aug 20, 2025

Volunteers help a student with their belongings during Valley Campus move-in.

Laker Life

What's new on campus: 7 things Lakers can look for this fall

A new academic year means exciting new changes on campus. Read on to see what Lakers can expect this fall.

Aug 18, 2025

A drone photo of the Cook Carillon Tower from the top.

Laker Life

GVSU in Photos, July 2025: Expanding young minds, reaching new heights and appreciating Laker flora and fauna

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

Aug 4, 2025

Workers from Modern Window Cleaning, Wyoming, Michigan, clean the windows of Zumberge Hall on July 22. (Photo releases on file, one worker didn’t want to have last name published)

Laker Life

Summer in West Michigan: Five must-see events to finish summer strong

The school year may be just around the corner, but there are still plenty of festivals and events to wrap up the summer season on a high note.

Jul 25, 2025

A drone photo of the Grand Rapids, Michigan downtown area.

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, June 2025: The beauty of simplicity -- a family hug, a good laugh and a quiet place to reflect

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

Jul 1, 2025

As seen from a drone, people work from a boat as they float on a lake.

Educational Equity

GVSU hosts 'From Roots to Rise' Juneteenth celebration

Members of the Grand Valley community congregated at the Haas Center for Performing Arts on the Valley Campus in Allendale for the university's Juneteenth celebration on June 20.

Jun 20, 2025

Dr. Robert Shorty and Philomena V. Mantella pose with kids from the Baxter Community Center.

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, May 2025: Spring bursts forth in Grand Valley style and micro caps and gowns

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

Jun 2, 2025

A tree with pink blossoms in shown in front of a metal blue art sculpture.

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