GVSU report reveals challenges, innovations for nonprofits in 2025

The ninth edition of the Johnson Center's "11 Trends in Philanthropy," includes analysis of the opportunities and challenges facing nonprofits, their stakeholders and the sector's future.

Jan 15, 2025


Annabel Gerrity and Cristiana Rosa

Lakers score with Detroit Lions internships

As metro Detroit natives and students aspiring for careers in sports, Rosa and Gerrity saw working with the Lions as an opportunity impossible to pass up. Rosa’s role led her in front of the camera while Gerrity’s role placed her behind the scenes.

Jan 15, 2025

portrait of Dr. King in hallway at DCIH, person walking down hall seen from back

Keynote speakers will link King's legacy to current events during MLK Commemoration Week

LaTosha Brown, Dar Mayweather and Joe Jones will give keynote presentations throughout the week of January 20.

Jan 14, 2025


New equipment, adaptive sports coming to GV Recreation & Wellness

Community members of all levels of ability can enjoy increased access to fitness in 2025.

Jan 13, 2025


West Michigan business confidence rebounds as 2025 outlook brightens, says GVSU researcher

Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said the West Michigan economy concluded 2024 on a marginally positive note, a trend expected to continue into 2025.

Jan 9, 2025


Grand Valley, nonprofit partnership supports future educators with free books

A collaboration between Grand Valley's Michigan Literacy Project and nonprofit Storehouse of Community Resources has provided thousands of books for the next generation of PK-12 and special education teachers.

Jan 8, 2025


Whitmer appoints 2 Michigan business leaders to board of trustees

Alumnus/entrepreneur Jason Trice and Consumers Energy executive Brandon Hofmeister selected for 8-year terms

Dec 19, 2024


GVSU in 2024: A review of the headlines, images and moments

Let's take a look back at a busy year for Lakers.

Dec 17, 2024


GVSU is only Michigan institution to be named a 2024 Top Green College by Princeton Review

GVSU has once again been named a top environmentally-sustainable university in the country, according to The Princeton Review's list of Top 50 Green Colleges.

Dec 13, 2024


State program eases financial strain for GVSU's future educators

The MI Future Educator Programs are fellowships and stipends provided by the state of Michigan which help alleviate the financial stress for Grand Valley's student teachers as they balance time in PK-12 classrooms and their own class work.

Dec 11, 2024