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GVSU in photos, April 2026: Reveling in spring, marking milestones and honoring a legacy of stewardship gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/gv…

Before 8 a.m. on a rainy April 4, members of the Grand Valley rowing team were huddled shoulder to shoulder under a tent in Riverside Park in Grand Rapids. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/la…

April marked the arrival of spring on Grand Valley’s campus. Earth Day was April 22, but the whole month featured events and programs celebrating the planet. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/ac…

With dog owners trying to train their pets often facing conflicting advice in a largely unregulated field, a study by experts examined how professional dog trainers consider training methods, humane practices and professional standards. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/gv…

Over 3,200 GVSU students are scheduled to cross the stage during the Winter 2026 Commencement ceremonies on May 1-2 at Van Andel Arena. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/gv…

Winter Commencement ceremonies will be held May 1 and 2 at Van Andel Arena. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/co…

When Diana Lawson, dean of the Seidman College of Business, speaks with CEOs and the region’s business leaders, a recurring theme emerges as they discuss recruiting future talent. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/co…

On the national stage, members of the Laker Dance Team captured two national titles and won the Jazz Battle at the 2026 College Classic National Championship. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/la…

The keynote speakers at the fifth annual Black Boys and Men National Symposium, June 10-12 in Battle Creek, will advance conversations and strategies that drive meaningful, equitable change in education. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/sp…

Elena De Nooy, an oboist with visual impairments, participates in the Philharmonic Youth Orchestra at St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/st…

Judy Faulkner, one of the most influential leaders in the health care and tech sectors, will receive an honorary degree during Winter 2026 Commencement. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/he…

Grand Valley art education students celebrated the conclusion of the two-semester Art Buddies program with a showcase in early April. Art Buddies is a hands-on program in which GVSU students work with special education students to create art. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/ar…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Grand Valley State University will again provide record support for financial aid and remain among Michigan’s best higher education values in the coming academic year. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/re…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Valley State University will launch a research doctoral program in computing in the fall, marking a milestone as the first Ph.D. program in the university’s history. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/bo…

Spring means many things for the state of Michigan: Warmer weather, budding trees and the return of many migratory bird species, which is exactly what brought four GVSU students to Reeds Lake on April 11. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/bi…

Entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and grow their ventures during the Innovators Summit, presented by the GVSU Muskegon Innovation Hub. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/in…

What happens when four Grand Valley presidents walk into a room? gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/st…

Steve Wozniak will be the guest speaker for Grand Valley State University’s three Commencement ceremonies on May 1-2 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/ap…

Students who have excelled in and out of the classroom will be recognized at the April 13 Student Awards Convocation. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/hi…

Former Michigan State University assistant basketball coach, Mike Garland was only two weeks into his retirement in 2022 when he experienced cardiac arrest while driving. Two bystanders stepped in to perform CPR, ultimately saving his life. gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/fo…