News from Grand Valley State University

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



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