Veterans
Veteran's solution for the sandwich generation wins top prize at pitch competition
Participants in the MVE-Lab accelerated entrepreneurship program competed for prize money in Traverse City.
May 19, 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
GVSU honors Veterans Day with special events
Audiences heard from a trailblazing military figure as part of the gatherings.
Nov 11, 2024
GVSU recognized as top veteran-friendly school in Michigan
Grand Valley receives gold status by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
Sep 12, 2024
Allendale Campus once again filled with Lakers, energy
Move-in was focused on the Allendale Campus first; downtown's turn is later in the week.
Aug 21, 2024
GVSU in Photos, May 2024: Art set off by the sky, a showcase for young environmental stewards and campus remembrances
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Jun 3, 2024
Names of three Laker veterans inscribed on GVSU Memorial Garden wall; ceremony held to honor them
The lives and service of Joseph Early, Adam Forbes and Baron Klein were commemorated.
May 24, 2024
Operation United: Student veterans, Student Affairs staff volunteer time to improve veteran's yard
The project was part of the Heart of West Michigan United Way's Operation United, an annual event that mobilizes volunteers to assist veterans and active military families with house or yard projects.
May 10, 2024
'Waddle of Honor': Celebration honors and salutes student veteran graduates
Friends, family, faculty and staff gathered at the Kirkhof Center on April 22 to honor and celebrate 19 Laker veterans and service members who will be graduating during commencement ceremonies this weekend.
Apr 24, 2024
MVE-Lab winner plans hub to help vets better understand benefits
A former Marine earned $10,000 for his startup idea of developing a hub that would help veterans better understand their benefits and overcome barriers to success.
Dec 5, 2023