Grand Valley State University
12/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/17/2025 07:46
GVSU in 2025: A review of the headlines, images and moments
Grand Valley in 2025 was as energetic as ever, filled with milestones, statewide impact, celebrations and lots of good memories.
A new - and successful - way to kick off the fall return to GVSU
Students pass a large beach ball ahead of the class photo in Lubbers Stadium during Laker Kickoff August 22.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
GVSU's $3 billion annual economic impact on Michigan
Paul Isely, associate dean and professor of economics, speaks at a press conference to share GVSU's economic impact report. The press conference was held in the L. William Seidman Center on the City Campus October 2.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
A national title for the GVSU women's basketball team
GVSU celebrates the 70-58 win over Cal-State Dominguez Hills in the NCAA Division II National Championship at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh on March 28.
Image credit - Cory Morse
A partnership with Michigan Central to enhance Detroit's regional talent pipeline
President Philomena V. Mantella poses with TRIO Upward Bound Detroit students during the October 21 announcement.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
A summer of robust GVSU research
Mya Harmer, a staff member with the Steinman Lab, uses a water-quality monitoring instrument at McLaren Lake in Oceana County on June 24. The work was part of the Annis Water Resources Institute's inland lake salt survey.
Image credit - Cory Morse
National recognitions for making campus life better
Graduate student Ausar Martin, left, participates in a mindfulness exercise during the Mental Health Summit held in Kirkhof Center's Grand River Room October 15.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
Several GVSU programs and initiatives were lauded nationally. They include:
A celebration of the Battle Creek Innovation Hub
The ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the renovated Battle Creek Innovation Hub was October 9.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
Commencement
A graduate hugs President Philomena V. Mantella as they receive their diploma during the Commencement ceremony on December 6.
Image credit - Ashley Streeter
A video of good cheer to end the year
Here a few more favorite photos from December
Students gathered to celebrate their upcoming graduation at the Toast to the Class of 2025.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
Joyce Malicha talks about her research with Ali Raza, associate professor of computing, at the College of Computing Innovation Day at the Loosemore Auditorium on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Image credit - Steve Jessmore
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
Some scenes from the Valley Campus as the winter weather takes hold.
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