Continuing impact: GVSU-led study on deer population gaining wider interest for herd management strategies
The new inquiries come after a first round of recommendations for West Michigan officials.
Jun 3, 2026
TRIO Student Support Services
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From Start to Finish
TRIO Student Support Services is a federally-funded, comprehensive support program for first-generation and limited-income college students. The goal of the program is to offer every possible form of support for participants along with their journey to graduation from Grand Valley State University.
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Gain all the benefits of being in TRIO Student Support Services by applying today! As an active participant you will have access to an advisor, peer mentors, graduate school visits, cultural immersion, community engagement, and much more. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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TRIO Student Support Services offers holistic and personal advising to all participants. You can meet with any TRIO professional staff member. All appointments are currently virtual or by phone unless a different accommodation is requested.
2025-26 Individualized Service Assessment (ISA)
Each year every TRIO SSS Classic participants are required to fill out a new Individualized Service Assessment. To make this an easier process, this is online.
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Joy Murerwa sharing how REP4 has influenced her journey with the Secretary of Education Miguel Cardon.
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TRIO students Joy Murerwa and Maria Rocha standing with U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten at REP4 Leadership showcase.
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McNair scholar Maria Rocha sharing the impact of REP4 with Education officials in Washington D.C..
GVSU Campus Events
2026 Laker Kickoff
August 28, 2026 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
We'll be kicking the fall semester off with the annual Laker Kickoff on Friday, August 28 from 6 to 11 p.m. Our newest students will join fellow Lakers and their living communities in Lubbers...
Beach Clean Up
August 29, 2026 8:00 AM
Join fellow Grand Valley students and volunteer to clean up the beach in beautiful Grand Haven, Michigan. Meet in Kirkhof Pere Marquette Room 2204 at 8:00 am for check in and we will take the bus together....
GVNext News
GVSU expert: A Q&A on what a dried-up, ancient lake in Utah can tell us about Lake Michigan
Ian Winkelstern, assistant professor of geology, was part of a research team studying the ancient lake.
Jun 2, 2026
Van Andel Institute and GVSU partner to advance AI-driven biomedical research through newly launched Ph.D. in Computing
The initiative is an example of how GVSU’s Blue Dot strategy is connecting students and faculty with cutting-edge research.
Jun 1, 2026
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