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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


GVSU survey: West Michigan economy posts strongest performance in years

Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of the region’s purchasing managers showed considerable gains across several of his key indicators.

Jul 9, 2026


AWRI, Muskegon celebrate quarter-century of partnership, progress

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute establishing its permanent home on the shores of Muskegon Lake.

Jul 6, 2026


GVSU students earn $35 million in state scholarship funding

Lakers received the second-highest amount awarded to students who attend one of the state's public universities.

Jun 29, 2026


GVSU joins communitywide effort to mark nation's 250th anniversary

As the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, Grand Valley is helping celebrate the semiquincentennial across Grand Rapids through educational programs, community engagement and public media.

Jun 25, 2026


Summer Carillon Concert Series returns next week

The series runs each Tuesday from June 30 to August 4 on the Valley Campus.

Jun 22, 2026


GVSU Athletics honored nationally for excellence

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

Jun 11, 2026


GVSU will present award to pillar of the Battle Creek community

Joseph Stewart, former GVSU Board of Trustees member, will receive the award during the Black Boys and Men National Symposium.

Jun 4, 2026


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


Hands-on learning sparks healthcare career exploration in Traverse City

High school students from Northern Michigan gathered at GVSU's Traverse City Regional Center this week to explore healthcare careers through hands-on learning.

May 29, 2026