News from Grand Valley State University

Office of Student Life

McIntosh earns national recognition

Kevin McIntosh, coordinator of Campus Interfaith Resources, was recognized for his work on campus by a national Jewish foundation dedicated to empowering young people.

Mar 5, 2019


GVSU again named a voter friendly campus

Grand Valley has been selected as one of 123 universities across the country to receive a Voter Friendly Campus designation for 2019-20. 

Mar 1, 2019


'Level Up Lakers' theme set for Sibs and Kids weekend

Sibs and Kids Weekend - a Grand Valley tradition - invites young family members of students, faculty and staff to enjoy a weekend full of activities January 25-27.

Jan 23, 2019


Students protest proposed Title IX changes

Grand Valley students held a rally and silent march January 16 to protest the U.S. Department of Education's proposed Title IX changes related to sexual assault.

Jan 16, 2019


Autocam Medical president will speak at commencement

More than 1,150 students will participate in Grand Valley's fall semester commencement ceremony, set for Saturday, December 8, at 10 a.m. at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

Dec 5, 2018


TEDxGVSU seeks speakers for 2019 event

Applications are open for speakers who have ideas to share at TEDxGVSU. The event is set for March 15 at the DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium, on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Dec 3, 2018


Grand Valley to offer students transportation to the polls

"Voter vans" will run every 20 minutes from 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. on November 6. The pick-up and drop-off location is the bus stop in front of Kirkhof Center and parking lot D-1 on the Allendale Campus. 

Nov 2, 2018


Spectrum Health honors Dance Marathon team

For the kids is the rallying cry of students who participate in Dance Marathon, a student organization dedicated to raising funds in support of local Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals.

Oct 23, 2018


Students to celebrate founders, donors of Grand Valley

The Laker Traditions Team and Student Alumni Association are teaming up to host several events October 22-26 to celebrate the founders and supporters of Grand Valley.

Oct 19, 2018


Money raised during Battle of the Valleys will go to student food pantry

Grand Valley will raise donations for Replenish, the university's food pantry and food resource for students.

Oct 18, 2018