GVSU Alumni News | April 2026 |
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Back-to-back National Champions!
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The GVSU women's basketball team won its third Division II National Championship on March 28. The Lakers defeated Indiana University of Pennsylvania 72-49. The title game victory gave the Lakers a second consecutive championship.
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GVSU reveals Louie's bold new look
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The Reach Higher Together strategic plan has impacted every corner of our university — academics, community, culture, and yes, even Louie. After a multi-phase rebrand process, we're excited to share that Louie has a bold new look built for the future of GVSU.
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| | Laker generosity in action
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Thank you to everyone who gave and made Day of Giving 2026 our best yet! Because of your generosity, we raised over $273,000 and had more than 2,150 donors from all 50 states! The funds raised will fuel opportunities and resources for GVSU students.
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Laker leads future of women's basketball
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Erika Wallace '07 & '14 went from GVSU champion to leading women’s basketball nationally. Today, she's the Director of Athletics at Wayne State and chairs the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Committee.
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| | Four GV Presidents.
One conversation.
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On April 15, President Mantella joins former presidents Thomas Haas, Mark Murray, and Don Lubbers for a rare conversation on the decisions, challenges, and moments that shaped Grand Valley. Join in person or online.
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Mark your calendar for Homecoming
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Come home to Grand Valley on October 3. Catch up with fellow Lakers at the Alumni Homecoming Tailgate, then head to Lubbers Stadium to cheer on GVSU Football as they face Wayne State!
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| | From firefighter to future physician
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Tucker McLane '25 has always been driven to serve. That passion carried him from the fire academy to mentoring for the Asian Student Union. Now it's fueling his path to becoming a family physician.
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Unlock benefits with your alumni card
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Being a Laker pays off. Enjoy exclusive alumni benefits like 10% off at the Laker Store, half-price Athletics tickets, and travel and dining deals. Getting your card is easy: just update your info and we'll mail it to you.
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| | Know a future Laker? Send them our way
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Know someone who would thrive at GVSU? Refer a future Laker and help them take the next step. Whether they’re a high school senior, transfer, graduate student, or adult learner, we’d love to connect with them.
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Pause for a moment and appreciate some birds. From ornithology labs to a student birding club, Lakers are flocking to the popular hobby of bird watching.
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| | Kurstin Frank '23, an elementary teacher in TC, went viral for stepping in when her student’s talent show music cut out, singing from the audience so the show could go on.
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Grand Valley State University • Alumni Relations
Alumni House & Visitor Center, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401
T (616) 331-6000 • alumni@gvsu.edu • gvsu.edu/alumni
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