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GVSU in 2025: A review of the headlines, images and moments
Let's take a look back at a busy year for Lakers.
Dec 17, 2025
GVSU in Photos: Celebrating Laker graduates at December 2025 Commencement
See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.
Dec 9, 2025
GVSU in Photos, November 2025: Saying hello again to Lakers, goodbye to fall splendor and 'yes' to cozy studying spots
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Dec 1, 2025
Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers
Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.
Dec 1, 2025
Students lead vibrant Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
Hispanic culture was celebrated through food, art, music and a fashion show.
Oct 10, 2025
'I am not at Grand Valley without dodgeball.' Tradition fuels GVSU Dodgeball's 2025-2026 title hopes
Since joining the National Collegiate Dodgeball Association in 2005, the Lakers have won 11 national championships and 10 Michigan Dodgeball Cup Championships.
Oct 6, 2025
GVSU in photos, September 2025: Sand and sky, colorfully chalked sidewalks and a national title celebration
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Oct 1, 2025
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
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
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
