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Lakers recognized nationally for academic excellence, global engagement

Grand Valley students and recent graduates continue to excel on the national stage, earning competitive scholarships and fellowships that support their academic and professional growth.

May 8, 2025


Virtual Hug a GI campaign earns GVSU Veterans Resource Center MVAA honors

Grand Valley and the Peter Secchia Military and Veterans Resource Center will receive an education innovator award from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) on Friday, May 9.

May 7, 2025


Bernal named president of Western Connecticut State University

The vice president for Strategy and chief of staff to the President will begin his new role July 11. WCSU is the largest Hispanic-Serving Institution in Connecticut.

May 6, 2025


GVSU, Kalamazoo Valley Community College celebrate partnership that will help students advance their education and careers

Both institutions will also partner on delivery of GVSU Omni programming to residents in the region.

Apr 29, 2025


Commencement ceremonies celebrate the GVSU Winter Class of 2025

Over 3,200 graduates were celebrated by academic leaders and supporters on April 25 and 26, with a Commencement address given by guest speaker, former Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss.

Apr 26, 2025


GVSU sets tuition, room, board rates for 2025-2026

The Board of Trustees also approved four new academic programs at the April 25 meeting.

Apr 25, 2025


CLA graduates find purpose in leadership, embark on new journeys

Since 2004, the Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy has nurtured and developed attributes centered around leadership, public service and personal growth in its student fellows.

Apr 25, 2025


AI chatbot developed at Seidman enhances students’ understanding of software

The chatbot, named ADA (or Advanced Digital Assistant), is the brainchild of Asli Akbulut, professor of information systems, and Chris Gillespie, SAP systems administrator and instructor, who are both in the Management Department at the Seidman College of Business.

Apr 23, 2025


Three Commencement ceremonies will celebrate over 3,200 GVSU 2025 graduates

With Rosalynn Bliss as the Commencement guest speaker, the ceremonies are set for April 25 and 26 at Van Andel Arena.

Apr 21, 2025


College of Computing highlights graduating class, cybersecurity at Innovation Day

The College's biannual Innovation Day welcomed some of the region's top tech leaders for a series of panel discussions on cybersecurity and its applications.

Apr 18, 2025