Our Future

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Reach Higher 2025

Strategically advancing the university in bold new directions. Guided by our shared values, Lakers Reach Higher together to ensure continued academic excellence, service to our students and community, and organizational accountability.

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DEI Commitment

Commitments to social and racial justice include a campuswide network of advisors to ensure Black voices are elevated to the highest level of engagement with all university senior leaders.

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Designing Education for the 21st Century

Collective avenues to accelerate new innovative educational practices essential for our future. The REP4 alliance takes this work nationwide to impact an exponential number of current and future learners.

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Commitments to our Communities

Commitments to help make a Grand Valley education accessible to more students than ever for both new and continuing learners.

90 %
of recent graduates are employed or pursuing advanced degrees
27
years in a row Grand Valley was named one of America's best college buys
22 ,269
students from all 50 states and 83 countries
145
degrees, certificates and badges

GVNext News

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Harris and Verplank families honored by Grand Valley University Foundation

Each family received the Enrichment Award, an honor that recognizes significant contributions to Grand Valley through philanthropy and community service.

Jun 5, 2024

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GVSU expands programming in Battle Creek with $10 million grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation

The three-year grant will expand educational opportunities for residents and renovate the Kendall Center to accommodate programs.

Jun 3, 2024

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Laker Accelerated Talent Link successes celebrated as first cohort finishes, moves ahead

Students also gave presentations on their experiences to those who attended the May 23 event.

May 23, 2024

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