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60th Anniversary of Education Celebration - May 7, 2025 (43 Photos)

Grand Valley educators, students, alumni, and leaders gathered at the L.V. Eberhard Center to commemorate 60 years of Education at GVSU. Here’s to the next 60 years of inspiring learners and strengthening communities!

Two staff members smile while chatting at the celebration

Coffee mug with text "Engage, Enrich, Transform"

A couple smile together before entering the celebration

A guest and a faculty member smile and while prior to the celebration

Two guests in hats smile and pose for a photo

A group of guests talk and smile in the Eberhard lobby

GVSU Alumni Travel Program: Ireland 2025 (18 Photos)

In April 2025, a group of Lakers traveled to Ireland on the first GVSU Alumni Travel Program trip! Thanks to Erica Wiencek ’23 for sharing these photos with us from their adventures around Ireland.

Want to join the next adventure? Check out upcoming trips at gvsu.edu/alumni/travel.

White stone building on the edge of a cliff

Toast to the Class of 2025 (30 Photos)

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, students graduating in the winter semester gathered at the L.V. Eberhard Center to celebrate their graduation. President Mantella raised a toast to the graduates, and they were able to take home their commemorative GVSU champagne flute. Grads, follow us on Instagram for a chance to win a GV prize pack!

Four girls stand around a table with juice.

Girl holding purse smiles with Louie and another person takes a picture of her.

Girl and boy pose together in front of Laker for a Lifetime neon sign.

Two girls anchor up in front of Laker for a Lifetime neon sign.

Susan Proctor speaks into microphone on podium in front of Laker for a Lifetime neon sign.

People with their hands raised in the air to grab an Alumni shirt that is being thrown out to crowd.

Capstone Celebration - April 16, 2025 (23 Photos)

GVSU’s VMA and Film & Video Alumni Network invited the local media production community, alumni, students, and friends of our program to celebrate and welcome a new batch of media professionals.

Writing Consultant Dorian P poses in front of table showcasing work

Liliana Bartels and Calla Lily pose together in front of sign

Kailey Barker and Andrew Nemeth posing with their tables that show their work

Kate Borgne stands behind their table to show work

Samara Russell and Cora Van Houwelingen stand next to their poster and share a table.

Spirit Destine and Syndic Thomas stand in front of the table they are sharing to display work.

Leading the Way with President Mantella in Chicago - April 1, 2025 (19 Photos)

Alumni and community members gathered in Chicago to reconnect and meet with campus leaders. President Mantella shared insights about the University's successes over the past five years as well as preview what's ahead for Grand Valley.

Alumni laugh while speaking with Susan Proctor

Young Alumni Day of Giving Happy Hour- 2025 (18 Photos)

Photos of young alumni gathering to celebrate Day of Giving.

Event attendee smiling and chatting with those around her, other gentleman at table listening

Two women attending event, smiling at something off camera

Woman attending event with black, white, and gray sweater on, smiling

Two woman at event talking with each other

Two women at event sitting and smiling at camera

Ashten Duncan and Makayla McDonald smiling at camera

Chicago Film & Video Gathering - March 3, 2025 (13 Photos)

Film/Video faculty and a Career Center advisor brought 10 students to Chicago for a Spring Break Career Exploration Study Away trip to connect with fellow Lakers in the Chicago area and current GVSU students. Special thanks to Bryen Hensley and the team at Noisefloor Sound Studios for hosting the event. Photos courtesy of Ashton Johnson from Noisefloor and Suzanne Zack.

Group photo at Noise Floor Sound Solutions

Noise Floor Sound Solutions x GVSU Alumni design

FVP student take picture with Bryen Hensley at Noise Floor Sound Solutions

Students listening to Bryen Hensley during tour

Leading the Way with President Mantella in NYC - February 4, 2025 (16 Photos)

Alumni and community members gathered in NYC to reconnect and hear President Mantella share insights about the University's successes over the past five years as well as preview what's ahead for Grand Valley.

Woman smiling at other person and man behind her is talking with his hands

Kyle Herm from University Development standing with his arms crossed smiling

GVSU Night at the Detroit Red Wings - January 12, 2025 (22 Photos)

On Sunday, January 12, GVSU alums gathered at Little Caesar's Arena to watch the Detroit Red Wings take on the Seattle Kraken. Each ticket sold through this special package includes a donation to Grand Valley State University and each ticket includes an exclusive co-branded Red Wings Lakers quarter zip.

Man, woman, and child wearing quarter zip

GVSU Night at the Detroit Pistons - January 11, 2025 (37 Photos)

On Saturday, January 11, GVSU alums gathered at Little Caesar's Arena to watch the Detroit Pistons take on the Toronto Raptors. Each ticket sold through this special package includes a donation to Grand Valley State University and each ticket includes an exclusive co-branded Pistons Lakers sweatshirt.

two boys are excited with the their new sweatshirt

Little girl grabs something from someone's hand

group of friends show sweatshirt in front of GV backdrop

group of 5 people hold up their sweatshirt

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