News from Grand Valley State University

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Inaugural Multicultural Night hosted by Student Senate, Office of Multicultural Affairs

Inspired by Campus Life Night, the event allowed community members to interact with culturally focused student organizations and departments.

Mar 20, 2025


Students leave a mark in North Carolina during spring break

Nearly 30 students traveled to North Carolina to assist a community still recovering from Hurricane Helene.

Mar 19, 2025


Building a more just world over a cup of tea: EqualiTEA returns to celebrate Women's History Month at GVSU

Lakers gathered to hear from a local advocate for optimizing the working world for all on March 18 as part of GVSU’s Women’s History Month celebration.

Mar 18, 2025


Leveling Up! Esports program expands

Esports, the largest student organization on campus, will host a 24-hour live broadcast beginning March 19 for Day of Giving.

Mar 18, 2025


Q&A with the new director of Student Accessibility Resources

Jayne Fraley-Burgett wants to share her success story and help students gain access to tools that will help them succeed.

Mar 13, 2025



Continuing to create: GVSU students celebrate Black History Month through student showcase

The theme for this year’s Black History Month celebrations is “Continuing to Create”, intended to celebrate the Grand Valley students who are creating Black history every day.

Feb 7, 2025


Sisters share court for the first time on No. 1 ranked GVSU basketball team

With a five-year age gap between them, Rylie and MacKenzie Bisballe never had the chance to play organized basketball together growing up. An extra year of eligibility has provided the Bisballe sisters with the opportunity to play together on Grand Valley's women's basketball team.

Feb 5, 2025



A Night at the Disco: Lakers find their groove at Presidents' Ball 2025

Over 1,500 Lakers celebrated “A Night at the Disco” at the 39th Presidents’ Ball.

Feb 1, 2025