Laker Life


Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Dec 2, 2024


GVSU in photos: Wildlife shares in the beauty of the Allendale Campus

The wildlife and natural beauty of the Grand River valley make the Allendale Campus a beautiful setting for a lifetime of continual learning and growth.

Dec 1, 2024


Indigi-fest to celebrate Indigenous culture through food, dancing and other workshops

Attendees can expect to learn more about Anishanaabe language, Powwow celebrations and more.

Nov 19, 2024


Women's wrestling debuts at home with resounding success

The Lakers hosted their inaugural dual meet, taking on Northern Michigan at the Fieldhouse Arena.

Nov 16, 2024


No. 4 Lakers wrap up 2024 regular season against Roosevelt

Grand Valley’s 2024 football regular season comes to a close this weekend when the No. 4 Lakers travel to Chicago to face the newest member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Nov 14, 2024


GVSU in photos: Celebrating 30 years for a campus icon

On November 14, 1994, the Grand Valley community gathered to dedicate the Cook Carillon Tower. Today, we celebrate the iconic structure that has been at the center of Laker Life for 30 years.

Nov 14, 2024


No. 4 Lakers travel to Michigan Tech

With the NCAA Division II playoffs looming, Grand Valley will close out its regular season schedule with a pair of games on the road.

Nov 7, 2024


GVSU promotes student participation in presidential election with on-campus events

GVSU’s Office of Student Life hosts a variety of events leading up to and following the election to encourage student voter participation. For many students, this is their first opportunity to participate in a presidential election.

Nov 5, 2024


GVSU's Office of Multicultural Affairs honors the dead in Día de los Muertos celebration

While the holiday has received more recognition in American culture over the years, there are still some misconceptions that Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is simply the Mexican version of Halloween. This is not the case. Día de los Muertos is about honoring loved ones who have passed.

Nov 1, 2024