News from Grand Valley State University

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GVSU in photos, April 2025: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime

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

Apr 29, 2025


Changes to August welcome week announced

Laker Kickoff will be a new welcome event for first-year students.

Apr 28, 2025


Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Apr 21, 2025



GVSU students to be honored at annual awards convocation

Students who have excelled in and out of the classroom will be honored at 6 p.m. on April 14 at the Student Awards Convocation in the Eberhard Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Apr 10, 2025


GVSU community celebrates the life of Jack Miller

A member of the Grand Valley University Foundation, Miller died on April 2.

Apr 4, 2025


Small Business Development Center Day marks impact on clients and their dreams

The Michigan SBDC and the West Michigan SBDC are located at the Seidman College of Business.

Mar 19, 2025


Mantella joins Detroit board for Chicago Federal Reserve Bank

President Mantella was appointed to a 3-year term on the seven-member board.

Mar 10, 2025


A Night at the Disco: Lakers find their groove at Presidents' Ball 2025

Over 1,500 Lakers celebrated “A Night at the Disco” at the 39th Presidents’ Ball.

Feb 1, 2025


GVSU in 2024: A review of the headlines, images and moments

Let's take a look back at a busy year for Lakers.

Dec 17, 2024