Articles by Thomas Chavez
Grand Valley receives gold-level veteran-friendly school status
The MVAA’s Veteran-Friendly School Program recognizes academic institutions of higher learning that are committed to supporting the needs of student veterans and their dependents.
Sep 22, 2025
Grand Valley researchers focus on veterans' transitions to civilian life
Summer is a prime time for GVSU researchers. We'll show you some of the projects making an impact.
Sep 15, 2025
GVSU Faculty prepare for first-year students through Strong Start Teaching Institute
The Institute provides GVSU faculty with information on ways to effectively communicate expectations and reflect on how instructors can help make their classroom more accessible to students.
Aug 25, 2025
GVSU Police Academy celebrates excellence at August 2025 graduation
Amid the excitement of GVSU's move-in week, 32 recruits — which included four military veterans — their instructors and families packed the Louis Armstrong Theatre in the Haas Center for Performing Arts on the Valley Campus in Allendale to celebrate the completion of the 17-week program.
Aug 21, 2025
GVSU announces new police chief
After a nationwide search, Grand Valley has named a veteran FBI agent as the university’s director of public safety and police chief.
Jun 23, 2025
GVSU hosts 'From Roots to Rise' Juneteenth celebration
Members of the Grand Valley community congregated at the Haas Center for Performing Arts on the Valley Campus in Allendale for the university's Juneteenth celebration on June 20.
Jun 20, 2025
GVSU Women's Track & Field captures outdoor National Title
The competition included two Lakers winning individual event national championships.
May 27, 2025
Virtual Hug a GI campaign earns GVSU Veterans Resource Center MVAA honors
Grand Valley and the Peter Secchia Military and Veterans Resource Center will receive an education innovator award from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) on Friday, May 9.
May 7, 2025
5 immersive experiences we saw at the Reach Higher Celebration
Grand Valley's celebration of the progress of its Reach Higher 2025 initiative featured GVx talks and immersive showcases highlighting university projects as it strives to continue leading in the higher education space.
Apr 20, 2025
Reach Higher Celebration spotlights GVSU's innovation in Michigan
Community and industry leaders from across Michigan gathered at the DeVos Center on Grand Valley's Pew City Campus on April 17 for the university's Reach Higher Celebration.
Apr 17, 2025
