University News

Teachers from GVSU-authorized charter schools find inspiration in Atlanta

K-12 educators from Grand Valley-authorized charter public schools spent two days at the Ron Clark Academy, exploring new approaches to student engagement, leadership and school culture.

Aug 20, 2026

Charter school educators take a tour of the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta.

Office of the President

University Address: Mantella outlines dimensions of the university GVSU chooses to become

Mantella opened the annual University Address with a quote from former GVSU President Arend "Don" Lubbers saying, “GVSU is always becoming.”

Aug 19, 2026

President Philomena V. Mantella shares the university's priorities and aspirations during the University Address

Athletics

Becker earns second national honor for athletics leadership

Director of Athletics Keri Becker continues to draw national attention for her leadership, vision and dedication to the Lakers’ athletic department.

Aug 18, 2026

Director of Athletics Keri Becker poses for a photo in the Fieldhouse Arena.

Board of Trustees

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

Mikyia Aaron takes the chair's gavel from Elizabeth Emmitt during a GVSU Board of Trustees meeting during which Aaron was elected chair

Seidman College of Business

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

Exterior of L. William Seidman Center, home of Grand Valley's College of Business.

Annis Water Resources Institute

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

A researcher wearing an orange Grand Valley State University Annis Water Resources Institute life jacket and tan bucket hat sits in a small boat on a calm lake, facing the shoreline.

Division of Enrollment Development and College Futures

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

fountain in front of the Student Services building with water flowing, purple flowering tree in foreground

University News

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