Where does being passionate and courageous bring you? For Erayna Sargent, a 2005 graduate of Grand Valley, it has brought her many places, including her role as a founder of a successful nonprofit and her position as Marketing Director at an adventurous startup company.

Help Us Recognize Outstanding Lakers

Nominations are now open for the Distinguished Alumni Award, Outstanding Educator Award, and Young Alumni Award! These presitgious awards recognize alumni and faculty members who are making outstanding contributions to society and the Grand Valley community. The winners are selected by a panel of Directors of the Alumni Association.

GVSU Takes Bronze in Community Advancement

GVSU Alumni Relations, in conjunction with University Communications and Institutional Marketing, was awarded a Bronze Award in the Circle of Excellence Awards Program. The award recognizes the GVSU Homecoming LipSync Livestream, an online streaming and interactive voting site for the competition.

First Phase of Rec Center Expansion Complete

Did you know there is a reduced alumni rate for a membership to our recreation facilities? And now the Rec Center is better than ever! A newly opened 30,000-square-foot addition includes space for strength training, new locker rooms, and a new fitness studio that will be used for group exercise programs.

Less than 18% of the Grand Valley State University operating budget is provided by the state. Supporting GVSU with an annual gift allows you a tangible way to show your support and it helps create strong connections to campus.

Being a Laker for a Lifetime means that you step up to give and serve and to make a positive impact on your community and society. At some point in your life, someone lent you a helping hand.There are students who need that help now. Your gift will help them to succeed and in turn help others in their own time!