Alumni
Homecoming events fall under 'Vintage Valley'
Homecoming 2018 offers a full slate of activities Friday and Saturday, October 5-6, under the theme, "Vintage Valley."
Oct 2, 2018
Alumni to share Laker Effect stories, professional experiences during multiple presentations
A mathematician who works for Disney and the investigative reporter who broke the Larry Nassar sex abuse story will be among 10 alumni from Grand Valley's College of Liberal Arts of Sciences who will return to campus to speak about their professional experiences. The CLAS Distinguished Alumni-in-Residence will participate in presentations, lectures, Q&A sessions and meet-and-greet opportunities on the Allendale Campus October 1-5.
Sep 28, 2018
Tickets available for Detroit Red Wings GVSU Night
The familiar winged-wheel logo of the Detroit Red Wings will turn Laker blue at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit during a hockey game that will benefit the Grand Valley community.
Sep 25, 2018
Two alumni raise funds, cross Lake Michigan on paddleboards
Two alumni crossed Lake Michigan on stand-up paddleboards to raise money and awareness for the Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership.
Aug 21, 2018
Photos: Lakers hit it out of the ballpark at Tigers game
For the second year in a row, more than 1,500 Lakers attended the sold-out GVSU Night at Comerica Park event July 31 in Detroit.
Aug 1, 2018
Snyder appointments to state Board of Nursing have GVSU connections
Two people with connections to Grand Valley were appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to the Michigan Board of Nursing.
Jul 16, 2018
Tickets available for GVSU Night at Comerica Park
Tickets are available for GVSU Night at Comerica Park, a special Detroit Tigers game that will benefit Grand Valley.
Jun 19, 2018
65 twins, multiples celebrate family
Twins, triplets and a set of quadruplets celebrated family during Twin+ Day at Grand Valley State University on April 15.
Apr 17, 2018
Double the Laker Effect at Twin Day
Here's a little-known fact: there are 117 sets of twins, five sets of triplets and one set of quadruplets enrolled at Grand Valley this year.
Mar 22, 2018
Play written by professor explores moment that shaped President Ford's views on social justice
A new play written by a Grand Valley theater faculty member dramatizes a moment from President Gerald R. Ford's time playing football at University of Michigan that shaped his views on social justice. "Victors of Character: A Story of Loyalty, Integrity, and the Courage to Make a Difference" will be performed March 1. The 45-minute play, written by Allison Metz, associate professor of theater, is based on the 2016 documentary "Black and Blue" by Brian Kruger and Buddy Moorehouse.
Feb 26, 2018
