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Bolden shares story of her journey from GVSU to state supreme court

Krya Harris Bolden, who has sat on the Michigan Supreme Court since January and is the first Black woman to hold that seat, said a moment of time during her Grand Valley years has stuck with her.

Mar 16, 2023


Oscar watch: Art and set work by graduate shines in del Toro's 'Pinocchio'

Jesse Gregg, '01, spent most of the pandemic working on the Oscar-nominated film, 'Pinocchio,' directed by Guillermo del Toro.

Mar 11, 2023


Michigan Supreme Court justice will give keynote at EqualiTEA

Kyra Harris Bolden, '10, will give remarks at the March 16 event, which is the 20th anniversary of this signature celebration.

Mar 7, 2023


Dress designed by GVSU alumna worn by Grammy award winner

As a child, Ashley Trieu, '11, could be found clipping together her scarves and blankets to create outfits. On February 5th, the GVSU alumna saw a dress she designed grace the red carpet at the 2023 Grammy Awards.

Feb 10, 2023


GVSU roots spark successful businesses for alumni couple

In a city known for its breweries, two alumni brought something new to Grand Rapids, an accessible wine and jazz bar that will soon celebrate its second anniversary.

Dec 19, 2022


Alumni to assume state Supreme Court justice, departmental leadership positions

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced the Lakers' new roles.

Dec 15, 2022


GVSU Fall 2022 Commencement ceremony in images

It was a day of celebration for 1,328 graduates and their supporters.

Dec 13, 2022


GVSU Fall class of 2022 honored in Commencement ceremony at Van Andel Arena

Of the graduates, 1,061 received their undergraduate degree, 267 received their graduate degree and 505 were first-generation college students.

Dec 10, 2022


Product designed to safely transfer patients has deep GVSU roots

A health care innovation company owned by an alumnus will soon launch its first product, one that evolved from a prototype created by GVSU engineering students.

Nov 30, 2022


GVSU mourns death of West Michigan pastor Dennis McMurray, '85

The Grand Valley community mourns the death of Bishop Dennis McMurray, '85, senior pastor of the Renaissance Church of God in Christ in Grand Rapids, who died November 2 at age 63.

Nov 4, 2022