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Two Lakers slated to join GVSU board in 2027
Kentwood Superintendent Kevin Polston and communications entrepreneur Ryan Irvin appointed by Gov. Whitmer to eight-year terms
Mar 4, 2026
GVSU in Photos, February 2026: Celebrating Black History Month, more success for champions and a longstanding Laker tradition
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Mar 2, 2026
New GVSU West Michigan Trustworthy AI Consortium receives $1.03M in federal support
The initiative will unite GVSU experts with partners from different sectors to design responsible, trustworthy AI systems.
Feb 18, 2026
Strategic plan evolves as GVSU trustees approve Reach Higher Together
New and revised commitments reflect more than a year of reflection, conversation and input from university community.
Feb 6, 2026
GVSU community celebrates life of Barbara Gordon, philanthropist of education and arts
Barbara and George Gordon donated Mathias J. Alten paintings to GVSU and established an arts fellowship for a student.
Feb 4, 2026
GVSU recognized nationally for community engagement commitment
The designation is through the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.
Feb 2, 2026
GVSU in Photos, January 2026: Amid the unrelenting cold and snow, fun, beauty, cozy solitude and light
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Feb 2, 2026
GVSU, Michigan's other public universities drive $45 billion economic impact for state
MASU report reinforces study showing the GVSU contributes more than $3 billion to the state’s economy each year.
Jan 13, 2026
Leadership transitions announced for the Grand Valley University Foundation
Dan and Pamella DeVos are new co-chairs after Jim and Donna Brooks stepped down.
Jan 5, 2026
GVSU in 2025: A review of the headlines, images and moments
Let's take a look back at a busy year for Lakers.
Dec 17, 2025
