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GVSU will offer guaranteed transfer admission and scholarships for displaced Siena Heights students

The 105-year-old university in Adrian will close after the upcoming academic year.

Jul 15, 2025


Grand Valley Board of Trustees approves budget with record financial aid for students

$409 million 2025-26 budget represents a 1.8% increase in spending over 2024-25, as GVSU strives to maximize value for students and supporters.

Jul 11, 2025


Vice president to receive Global CIO 100 award

Miloš Topić has led an enhancement of IT and digital services since joining GVSU in 2020.

Jun 25, 2025


Mantella joins Colorado Gov. Polis and national leaders to reimagine the future of talent development

Mantella represented Grand Valley on the mainstage at the GlobalMindED Conference in Denver.

Jun 18, 2025


GVSU names new carillonneur for iconic towers

Jon Lehrer was introduced to GVSU during a June 10 celebration at the Cook Carillon Tower.

Jun 10, 2025


Three GVSU Lakers set their sights on Miss Michigan 2025 title

The winner of this week’s Miss Michigan pageant will have the opportunity to compete for Miss America in September.

Jun 9, 2025


Visionary behind the Thompson Working Families Scholarship is named a 'Michiganian of the Year'

Nearly one in 15 GVSU undergraduate students receives a Thompson scholarship.

Jun 9, 2025


Potteiger brings support, leadership to role of dean for College of Health Professions

Since September, Jeffrey Potteiger has served as interim dean of the College of Health Professions.

Jun 3, 2025


GVSU partnership awarded grant to support future educators

The Make MI Home grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation will be tied directly with GVSU’s HBCU/HSI Consortium, with a focus on supporting prospective educators from the HBCU Talladega College in Alabama.

May 28, 2025


Groundswell Stewardship Initiative empowers students through annual showcase

The Groundswell event concludes a year of exploration and study for PK-12 students, who get the opportunity to exhibit and discuss their projects, data and research in environmental studies.

May 15, 2025