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Laker Life

GVSU in Photos, August 2026: Kicking off the new year

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Sep 2, 2026

Red stage lights highlight a student dancing during Laker Kickoff.

Laker Life

Move-In 2026: Lakers return, boost campus vibrancy

Students settled in with plenty of support.

Aug 26, 2026

Resident advisors flash the "Anchor Up" hand sign to welcome new students to campus

Facilities Planning

GVSU community celebrates life of retired Facilities Planning leader

James Moyer worked with three university presidents to help expand GVSU's footprint before retiring in 2018.

Aug 24, 2026

James Moyer headshot in suit, light shirt and tie

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, July 2026: Trading football for film, research milestones and all the ways we saw the light

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Aug 3, 2026

A red-tailed hawk watches over the Ravines near the Little Mac Bridge at the Valley Campus on July 16.

Board of Trustees

GVSU Board elects attorney Mikyia Aaron as new chair

Detroit area lawyer is a GVSU graduate who has served on the board since 2021

Jul 10, 2026

Mikyia Aaron takes the chair's gavel from Elizabeth Emmitt during a GVSU Board of Trustees meeting during which Aaron was elected chair

Laker Life

Stars and Stripes and GVSU: See a Laker-related image collection of the American flag

America marks its 250th anniversary this Independence Day.

Jul 2, 2026

The American flag is seen from above, with a person walking underneath it, on the Grand Valley campus.

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, June 2026: Wildlife in detail, flowers in bloom and the enduring bond of community

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Jul 1, 2026

In the ravines of the Valley Campus, American grass spiders can be found hiding in funnels woven of web, often following the natural curves of dead leaves.

Athletics

GVSU Athletics honored nationally for excellence

Accolades include a Learfield Sports Directors' Cup title and recognition for the marketing team.

Jun 11, 2026

A GVSU building with the words Raleigh J. Finkelstein Athletic Village. The GV logo is also on and in front of the building.

Office of the President

Mantella interviews 2 former U.S. presidents, caps milestone year chairing Economic Club

President Mantella interviews Bush, Clinton during 50th Anniversary celebration for Grand Rapids Econ Club

Jun 5, 2026

President Mantella sits on a stage with former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

College of Computing

Van Andel Institute and GVSU partner to advance AI-driven biomedical research through newly launched Ph.D. in Computing

The initiative is an example of how GVSU’s Blue Dot strategy is connecting students and faculty with cutting-edge research.

Jun 1, 2026

Walking south down Winter Avenue, the Beckering Family Carillon Tower is seen framed within leaves as it stands tall on Pew Campus May 21.

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