Articles by Thomas Chavez
‘It means everything’: GVSU Women’s Ice Hockey Club cherishes opportunity to continue playing
For 18 years, the GVSU Women’s Ice Hockey Club has extended the playing careers of young athletes transitioning from high school to college. The team members who have played the sport their entire lives said they are grateful for the opportunity.
Mar 5, 2026
“It’s the start of something that’s going to be really great”
The GVSU Speech and Debate team entered its first competitions in December, sending four competitors to Indianapolis for two tournaments that proved successful for the inexperienced team.
Feb 23, 2026
Rethinking patient care: GVSU students join amputees at adaptive soccer clinic
Adaptive soccer is played with forearm crutches and is designed to make the sport accessible to those with a full or partial amputation of the leg.
Feb 12, 2026
Laker Racing heads to the Motor City for Michigan Central Race Days
The GVSU Formula SAE Laker Racing Club’s Formula 1 car, the "LR25," will be on display at Michigan Central during the festivities from January 18-25.
Jan 16, 2026
GVSU joins celebration of America at 250 years
President Philomena V. Mantella on GRA250 steering committee
Jan 12, 2026
GVSU Academy of Community and Public Safety honors 35 graduates at December 2025 ceremony
The 56th graduating class of the Grand Valley Academy of Community and Public Safety was celebrated at the academy’s graduation ceremony on December 18.
Dec 18, 2025
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
