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No. 4 Lakers wrap up 2024 regular season against Roosevelt

Grand Valley’s 2024 football regular season comes to a close this weekend when the No. 4 Lakers travel to Chicago to face the newest member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Nov 14, 2024


GVSU in photos: Celebrating 30 years for a campus icon

On November 14, 1994, the Grand Valley community gathered to dedicate the Cook Carillon Tower. Today, we celebrate the iconic structure that has been at the center of Laker Life for 30 years.

Nov 14, 2024


GVSU survey hints at encouraging signs for West Michigan economy

After months of slumping performance, the West Michigan economy appears to be showing signs of growth again, according to a GVSU researcher's data.

Nov 11, 2024


GVSU honors Veterans Day with special events

Audiences heard from a trailblazing military figure as part of the gatherings.

Nov 11, 2024


University art collection has new name: GVSU Art Museum

The change reflects the scope of operations for the robust collection.

Nov 7, 2024


No. 4 Lakers travel to Michigan Tech

With the NCAA Division II playoffs looming, Grand Valley will close out its regular season schedule with a pair of games on the road.

Nov 7, 2024


REP4 announces inaugural executive director LuWanna Williams

Williams is a lifetime educator committed to providing access and opportunity to underrepresented students.

Nov 7, 2024


CEI's 77 Idea Quest to spark student innovation

Grand Valley students can showcase their entrepreneurial skills and talents, courtesy of a competition presented by the DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Nov 6, 2024


GVSU joins Michigan public university pact to streamline college admissions, boost enrollment

A recent Kresge Foundation grant will help promote this effort statewide.

Oct 31, 2024


No. 6 Lakers welcome Wayne State for Homecoming

Grand Valley sits in a three-way tie for second place in the conference, alongside Davenport and Saginaw Valley, with three games remaining.

Oct 31, 2024