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GVSU Arts Celebration to feature events throughout the year

A variety of free arts events will be featured. The celebration kicks off August 27 with a GVSU Art Galley exhibition.

Aug 26, 2021


New Pew Campus living-learning communities welcome first students

Students who moved into the new Living-Learning Communities on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus August 25 were exactly where they wanted to be: downtown.

Aug 25, 2021


Virus Action Team update: Free vaccines and walk-in testing clinics

Free COVID-19 vaccines and walk-in testing clinics are available for students and employees on campus.

Aug 25, 2021


GVSU named among top employers in Michigan by Forbes

Grand Valley was named by Forbes as one of the top 25 employers in Michigan.

Aug 24, 2021


Grand Valley community welcomes more than 5,200 Lakers to campus

Thousands of students are moving to campus this week, meeting their roommates and hanging decorations.

Aug 23, 2021


Johnson Center documentary features Mantella, community leaders

President Philomena V. Mantella and other civic leaders were featured in a documentary produced by the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and focused on community inclusiveness.

Aug 20, 2021


GVSU holds town hall to answer questions about COVID procedures and fall preparations

More than 1,100 people joined the Fall 2021 Virtual Town Hall August 19 to hear answers to questions about COVID-19 requirements on campus as well as preparations for fall.

Aug 19, 2021



GVSU earns national recognition for two programs with outreach to HBCU/HSIs

Two Grand Valley programs focused on helping underrepresented students advance in STEM disciplines and careers received national recognition.

Aug 16, 2021


GVSU Police Academy holds graduation ceremony

After 15 weeks of intense training, 34 police academy recruits graduated from the Grand Valley State University Police Academy.

Aug 12, 2021