Grand Valley State University

06/16/2026

Happy 616 Day to our favorite city 🏙️💙

06/15/2026

The Black Boys and Men National Symposium danced the night away on June 11 at the Denim and Diamonds Gala. 💎🖤 Thanks to all the educators, leaders and community change makers who were in attendance!

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸 On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the original design of the American flag.

📸: Cory Morse

06/12/2026

Summer in full bloom 🌼🌺

06/12/2026

Andrea McConnell '14 & '17 is swapping NFL football for the FIFA World Cup this summer. 🏟️ As gameday event manager for the Seattle Seahawks, Andrea is preparing for six World Cup matches that will take place at the stadium.

Read about Andrea’s journey from GVSU Sport Management to her dream role here: https://www.gvsu.edu/s/3Ho

06/11/2026

Last call to be in a Grand Valley photo shoot this summer! ☀️📸 Sign up here for a chance to secure your spot: https://www.gvsu.edu/s/3GW

06/10/2026

A team of Grand Valley researchers are saving native Michigan trees from invasive species by combining drone footage and AI technology. 🌳💻

The process helps identify diseased trees in early stages of oak wilt and hemlock wooly before they can spread to other nearby trees, causing major problems in Michigan forests.

Read the full story from Grand Valley Magazine: https://www.gvsu.edu/s/3Hb

06/09/2026

Some of GVSU’s newest additions 💙🤍 Drop a comment if we’ll see you on campus this fall!

📸: GVSU Admissions

06/09/2026

The FIFA World Cup begins on June 11 and this year the United States is co-hosting! ⚽️🏟️

We sat down with GVSU anthropology professor Tara Hefferan to learn what that means for the U.S. and how hosting the World Cup differs from other major sporting events.

Read her answers here:

Tara Hefferan is a Senior Affiliate Professor at Grand Valley and an applied anthropologist. Among her specialties, Hefferan has an interest in the anthropology of sport, particularly soccer studies.

06/09/2026

Lakers are using data-driven research to help manage Kent County’s deer population! 🦌❄️ This past winter, a “doe pole” encouraged hunters to harvest a higher number of does as part of the latest effort from a multi-year coalition.

Read about the work being done here: https://www.gvsu.edu/s/3H6