University News

GVSU receives gold status designation from G.I. Jobs in veteran-friendly schools report

When military veterans are in the transition process to civilian life, the G.I. Jobs list of schools is the one provided to those looking into higher education.

Mar 26, 2026

Athletics

Becker named NACDA Athletics Director of the Year

The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics named Director of Athletics Keri Becker as a recipient of its Athletics Directors of the Year award.

Mar 24, 2026

Athletics

GVSU women's basketball seeks title repeat in NCAA Division II Tournament

The Grand Valley women's basketball team punched its ticket to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight after winning another Midwest Regional title.

Mar 23, 2026

Paige VanStee, named the Midwest Regional’s Most Valuable Player, holds the Elite Eight ticket as teammates celebrate after a win over Northwood in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championship on March 16 in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena.

Giving

Support student success during Day of Giving, March 26

The GVSU community can choose from hundreds of funds to support.

Mar 16, 2026

three cheerleaders in black GVSU uniforms with white pompoms, Day of Giving 2026

Seidman College of Business

GVSU research: West Michigan economy shows modest rebound

West Michigan’s recent slowdown in economic growth appears to be subsiding, according to data collected by a GVSU researcher.

Mar 10, 2026

Low angle photo of L. William Seidman Center's main entrance

Athletics

Lakers earn NCAA berths after sweeping GLIAC Tournaments

For the first time in 20 seasons, both teams swept their respective GLIAC Tournaments and secured their spots in the NCAA Division II Tournament.

Mar 9, 2026

A Lakers men's basketball player drives toward the basket with an opponent guarding him.

Board of Trustees

Two Lakers slated to join GVSU board in 2027

Kentwood Superintendent Kevin Polston and communications entrepreneur Ryan Irvin appointed by Gov. Whitmer to eight-year terms

Mar 4, 2026

Two people smile in separates portraits.

Athletics

Title chase: Lakers have sights set on national championships

From the inaugural NCAA women’s wrestling championship to the women’s basketball team defending its 2025 national championship, Laker teams are positioned for another postseason run.

Mar 4, 2026

A smiling women's basketball player sits on a confetti-covered floor with her arm around the national championship trophy.

College of Computing

GVSU launches free AI literacy course for community learners

A free, online course from Grand Valley will help community learners build a practical understanding of artificial intelligence and how to use it responsibly in their everyday lives.

Feb 24, 2026