Articles by Thomas Chavez
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
GVSU to host Reach Higher celebration on April 17
Grand Valley is celebrating the progress, accomplishments and future of its Reach Higher 2025 initiative at the Pew Grand Rapids Campus on April 17 from 2-5 p.m. at the DeVos Center.
Apr 7, 2025
GVSU Women's Basketball turned championship hopes into reality in historic season
The Lakers' season came to a close with confetti falling and a trophy hoisted in the air.
Apr 2, 2025
GVSU Women's Basketball wins national championship
The GVSU women's basketball team cemented its place in the history books on Friday after defeating the California State Dominguez-Hills Toros in the Division II Tournament Championship.
Mar 28, 2025
GVSU women's basketball clinches spot in National Championship game
The Lakers' 68-61 victory over the Gorillas advanced the team to the Division II National Championship against the California State-Dominguez Hills Toros on Friday at 7 p.m..
Mar 27, 2025
