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GVSU recognized as top veteran-friendly school in Michigan

Grand Valley receives gold status by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.

Sep 12, 2024


Campus comes alive: GVSU move-in 2024

After a quiet summer, Grand Valley's campuses were bursting with life once again as new and returning Lakers moved into living centers, preparing for the 2024-25 year.

Aug 29, 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


Hauenstein Center to host annual conference for veterans

The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies welcomes veterans, mental health advocates, counselors and caregivers to its annual Hidden Wounds of War Conference on May 23 at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

May 20, 2024


Graduate's startup takes top prize at veterans pitch competition

Members of Cohort 13 in the Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur-Lab made their final pitches to a panel of judges, family and friends at the L. William Seidman Center as part of the MVE-Lab's Pitch and Showcase.

May 14, 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


Army ROTC looks to increase participation, visibility on campus

The sight of Grand Valley students in military uniforms on campus is more common this year, thanks to the coordinated efforts of GVSU’s Admissions and Recruitment office, the Office of the Provost, the College of Education and Community Innovation and ROTC leadership at Western Michigan University.

Jan 10, 2024


GVSU receiving recognition for veterans' initiatives

President Philomena V. Mantella welcomed students, faculty and staff who have served in the U.S. armed forces or are currently serving to the 13th Annual Veterans Breakfast.

Nov 10, 2023