Articles by Thomas Chavez
GVSU's Academy of Community and Public Safety finishing first year at renovated Holland Campus
Some of the major renovations to the Holland Campus include a larger classroom, a drive track for simulated road stops and emergency vehicle training, four scenario rooms for simulating evidence collection and other exercises, a weight and fitness center, a mat room for restraint training and a virtual reality training room.
Dec 4, 2025
GVSU ranks first in state, among top in the nation, on 'Best for Vets' list
Grand Valley ranked as the top Michigan college or university, 11th nationally, in the 2025 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges rankings.
Dec 2, 2025
Grand Valley unveils GVSU Military Promise program during Veterans Day Luncheon
The initiative guarantees admission to the university to all servicemembers who have committed to serve, are serving or have honorably served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Nov 11, 2025
Longtime Detroit sports broadcaster John Keating to address GVSU graduates
Keating will speak in front of the graduating Lakers, their families and friends at the December 6 ceremony at 4 p.m. in Van Andel Arena.
Nov 6, 2025
GVSU professor and students alleviate pediatric patient fear through art
In the treatment area, young patients can climb into a wooden, green and gold trolley car while their parents wait on one of the station’s benches. In the dentist’s chair, they are able to look around and see buildings from around Holland lining the walls alongside paintings of tulips and other flowers from varying seasons. In the corner is a scaled recreation of the De Zwann windmill in Holland, complete with copper tiling on its top.
Nov 5, 2025
GVSU celebrates Día de los Muertos at Ofrendas Vivas event
The event is hosted by GVSU's Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Kaufman Interfaith Institute and GVSU Libraries on the main floor of the Mary Idema Pew Library near the GV Brew. Ofrendas Vivas, or living offerings, will run from October 29 through November 2 and is open to all GVSU community members.
Oct 29, 2025
GVSU Women's Basketball hopes to reload for title repeat
The Lakers' season tips off on Oct. 31 against Missouri Western State.
Oct 29, 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
GVSUAlert! System to be tested
The Grand Valley Department of Public Safety will perform its annual test of the GVSUAlert! system on October 3.
Oct 1, 2025
GVSU engages Lakers on new brand campaign at event on Valley Campus
The campaign focuses on student success, highlighting the unique journeys of Grand Valley learners as they turn their potential into reality and make a positive impact on their communities.
Sep 30, 2025
