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A.J. Bacon, a Crossroads Charter Academy student from Big Rapids, takes part in an educational visit to the Annis Water Resources Institute in Muskegon with AWRI science instructor Brittany Sweezer.

From the lake to the classroom: AWRI deepens environmental learning

Through the Impact 30 grant, the Annis Water Resources Institute is working with two GVSU-authorized charter schools this school year, introducing students to the real-world application of environmental science.

Published October 5, 2026

GVSU students pose with Louie the Laker at the Homecoming game.

Lakers celebrate all things GVSU at Homecoming 2026

The week full of celebration and Laker spirit ended with a 69-3 win over the Wayne State Warriors.

Published October 3, 2026

Alumnus Kenny Porter is a comic book writer. Porter was a writing major at Grand Valley. He poses in Vault of Midnight, a local downtown Grand Rapids comic book shop, where his books are sold.

GVSU graduate turns a love for storytelling into a career writing comics

Porter's first opportunity with DC came as a horror short story starring Green Lantern for “Cursed Comics Cavalcade No. 1.” From there, he received more opportunities to write for DC, including series like “DC Mech,” “Superboy,” and “The Flash.”

Published October 1, 2026

Events

Real Talk: Humanities Edition

Real Talk: Humanities Edition

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cello Fest Ensemble Concert

Cello Fest Ensemble Concert

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Friends of Alten & Friends of Art Member Event

Friends of Alten & Friends of Art Member Event

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Zine Workshop

Zine Workshop

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
QueeraPOOLooza!

QueeraPOOLooza!

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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