News from Grand Valley State University

Office of Student Life

Student group raises $50,000 for cancer research, finds support in Student Life resources

Nearly two weeks before Relay for Life of GVSU was to be held on campus, members of the Grand Valley chapter of the American Cancer Society Colleges Against Cancer found out they could no longer hold their fundraiser in person. An event they had been planning since June 2019.

Apr 10, 2020


GVSU student a cappella group sings virtual message of hope

Members of Euphoria, a student a cappella group at Grand Valley, posted a virtual video message of hope to the university community.

Mar 30, 2020


Student newspaper celebrates 100 distribution sites

In a changing environment of news distribution, staff members for the Grand Valley Lanthorn are celebrating a milestone for the newspaper's print product.

Jan 31, 2020


Student Senate holds first State of the Student Body address

Student Senate President Eric-John Szczepaniak and other senators shared the senate's recent accomplishments and upcoming events during first State of the Student Body address January 16.

Jan 16, 2020


1,200 students participate in commencement

More than 1,200 students participated in the fall commencement ceremony, December 7 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

Dec 9, 2019


18-year-old will earn computing degree at Saturday's commencement

Alec Betancourt will participate in the fall commencement ceremony December 7 at Van Andel Arena, earning a bachelor's degree in computing and information systems.

Dec 5, 2019


Marketing major named Homecoming Regent

Jessica Fillmore, a senior majoring in marketing, was named the 2019 Homecoming Regent.

Nov 26, 2019


Hundreds of students volunteer during national Make a Difference Day

More than 250 volunteers from Grand Valley and Grand Rapids Community College participated in the nation's largest day of community service.

Oct 15, 2019


Sec. Benson encourages GVSU students to vote during visit 

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's visit September 24 was in recognition of National Voter Registration Day. Students, faculty and staff members had the opportunity to register to vote at the secretary of state's mobile unit. 

Sep 24, 2019


Sec. Benson to visit GVSU today

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will visit the Allendale Campus today, September 24, in recognition of National Voter Registration Day.

Sep 24, 2019