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Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Five Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Apr 18, 2024


Five innovations we saw at the Reach Higher Showcase

About 150 projects were presented to a crowd of over 400 people at the Reach Higher Showcase on April 12. Here are five presentations from the event.

Apr 15, 2024


Top students will be recognized at annual award convocation

The Student Award Convocation on April 8 will recognize top scholars and students who will receive Excellence-in-a-Discipline Award.

Apr 2, 2024


President Mantella at SXSW EDU 2024

President Mantella took part in a panel discussing the future of higher education at the event this week.

Mar 6, 2024


Grand Valley community celebrates life of GVU Foundation director

Leaders at Grand Valley and in West Michigan are celebrating the life of Robert "Buzz" Kersman, who died in late February.

Mar 4, 2024


Crain's names President Mantella Newsmaker of the Year in education

Annual newsmakers event honored GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella as Newmaker of the Year in education

Feb 27, 2024


Presidents' Ball award winners celebrate in style

Event included presentation of Laker of the Year awards, Presidential Appreciation Award, Student Award for Faculty Excellence

Feb 13, 2024


23 GVSU highlights from 2023

See some of the top stories, videos, social media and photos that captured life as Lakers.

Dec 19, 2023


Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on becoming Lakers

Four Lakers talk about connections, growth and lessons learned.

Nov 30, 2023


$2.2 million in gifts solidify Grand Valley's first fully endowed chair at Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Frey Foundation and generous donor ensure long-term funding for Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy

Nov 22, 2023