University News

Veterans

GVSU recognized for commitment to supporting veterans

The accolades come from both a Michigan community and rankings for best schools for veterans.

Nov 7, 2023

The arm of a person wearing military fatigues with a patch of the American flag holds books.

University News

GVSU Board approves creating college focused on computing and advanced technology

Trustees met on November 3.

Nov 3, 2023

An audience watches a meeting conducted by people sitting around a table.

After three decades, wrestling returns as a varsity sport to Grand Valley

More than 1,500 fans watched the Lakers beat Cornerstone University, 30-12.

Nov 1, 2023

wrestler holds both arms up in victory near the GV on a wrestling match

Empowered Educational Experience

GVSU students, local employers set to start talent-creation program

A celebration Oct. 30 marked the establishment of the initial cohort.

Oct 30, 2023

A person standing a podium smiles while gesturing with their hands. The screen behind them contains statistics saying 22,000+ students and 90% of graduates employed or in further education.

Vamos Lakers: Broadcasters share Spanish-language play-by-play with GVSU fans

Miguel Esparza and Elio Benitez, both from Chicago, are providing a Spanish-language broadcast of the Lakers' home football games to broaden GVSU's appeal with a growing Hispanic/Latino population on campus and in West Michigan.

Oct 27, 2023

Miguel Esparza and Elio Benitez flash the 'Anchor Up' hand sign prior to the 2023 Anchor-Bone Classic.

No. 2 Lakers welcome Michigan Tech for Homecoming game

Grand Valley brings its high-powered offense to this weekend's Homecoming game against Michigan Tech. The Lakers and Huskies meet at 3 p.m. on October 28 at Lubbers Stadium.

Oct 26, 2023

GVSU football player flashes the "Anchor Up" hand sign after the Lakers beat Ferris State in the 2023 Anchor-Bone Classic.

Office of the President

President's Forum guest: Universities must recognize students' motivations

Bror Saxberg joined President Philomena V. Mantella, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Fatma Mili and Vice Provost for Graduate and Lifetime Learning Kara Van Dam for the President's Forum discussion on Wednesday.

Oct 25, 2023

Bror Saxberg talks with an audience member during the President's Forum on October 25.

Cook Leadership Academy

Cook Leadership Academy alumni return to speak with academy students

Students in the Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy will hear from program alumni on October 27 about the importance of empowerment through their communities.

Oct 25, 2023

Julian Sanders '21, will moderate the Cook Leadership Academy alumni panel

Office of the President

President's Forum guest: Higher education must face challenges of climate change

When it comes to solving the greatest challenge facing humanity in the 21st century, higher education must play a leading role, said Bryan Alexander, futurist, author and senior scholar at Georgetown University.

Oct 16, 2023