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Laker Life

GVSU in Photos, August 2025: Moving in, multiple kickoffs and an epic celebration

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

Sep 2, 2025

Students sit near Zumberge Pond as part of the Laker Kickoff on August 22.

Muskegon Innovation Hub

Muskegon Innovation Hub awards grants to 14 small businesses

Since August 2024, the Direct Grant Program has awarded $200,000 to assist small businesses with their operational costs, upgrades and expansion projects.

Aug 26, 2025

Exterior of Muskegon Innovation Hub

Laker Life

Lakers kick off new year with exuberant celebration of GVSU life: 'Embrace it all'

The new welcome event Aug. 22 featured festivities at Lubbers Stadium, a lawn party and more.

Aug 23, 2025

A smiling person dancing in a crowd with their hands held up.

Student Life

GVSU students look forward to life downtown after City Campus move-in

While many students have already settled into life on the Valley Campus in Allendale, those living in Winter and Secchia halls on Grand Valley’s City Campus began their move-in process on August 22.

Aug 22, 2025

Electrical engineering major Connor Waite moves into Secchia Hall on the City Campus in downtown Grand Rapids on August 22.

Laker Life

GVSU in Photos, July 2025: Expanding young minds, reaching new heights and appreciating Laker flora and fauna

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

Aug 4, 2025

Workers from Modern Window Cleaning, Wyoming, Michigan, clean the windows of Zumberge Hall on July 22. (Photo releases on file, one worker didn’t want to have last name published)

Research

GVSU receives $1.6 million state grant to launch fund that invests in startups

The fund will focus on high-tech early stage companies in Kent County with proceeds going back into the fund for additional start-up help.

Jul 14, 2025

The sun rises over downtown Grand Rapids with the Becking Carillon in the foreground.

Board of Trustees

Grand Valley Board of Trustees approves budget with record financial aid for students

$409 million 2025-26 budget represents a 1.8% increase in spending over 2024-25, as GVSU strives to maximize value for students and supporters.

Jul 11, 2025

GVSU's Board of Trustees meets in the Kirkhof Center's Pere Marquette room.

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, June 2025: The beauty of simplicity -- a family hug, a good laugh and a quiet place to reflect

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

Jul 1, 2025

As seen from a drone, people work from a boat as they float on a lake.

University News

Mantella joins Colorado Gov. Polis and national leaders to reimagine the future of talent development

Mantella represented Grand Valley on the mainstage at the GlobalMindED Conference in Denver.

Jun 18, 2025

Four people are seated on a stage. One person gestures while holding a microphone and talking.

Giving

GVSU community celebrates life of Michael Ellis

Mike Ellis was an ambassador to the Grand Valley University Foundation and supported GVSU academic and athletic projects.

Jun 3, 2025

3 people standing talking, two men holding wine glasses

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