Online Photo Essay

Some faculty offices have a theme, others are messy or bare, some are quirky or ordinary. The faculty members, however, share a commonality: When a student walks through their office door, something extraordinary happens. There are lightbulb moments, networking, dialogue, shared benefits and connectedness. From superhero action figures to civil rights and sports leaders to a collection that resembles a curiosity shop, enjoy a glimpse into these faculty offices.

or more than a year, Jake Short has been developing and nurturing his plan for the newest athletics program at Grand Valley — women’s wrestling.

Short, who was named the first head coach of the emerging squad in August 2023, said he felt an immediate connection to GVSU from his first visit.

The collective work of Short, his wrestlers and the Grand Valley Athletics Department came to fruition on November 16. The Lakers hosted their inaugural dual meet, taking on Northern Michigan at the Fieldhouse Arena.

Climbing up waterfalls and out of comfort zones

Eight GVSU students braved the elements for Ice Fest, the nation’s longest-running ice climbing festival, to climb frozen waterfalls along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

Some faculty offices have a theme, others are messy or bare, some are quirky or ordinary. The faculty members, however, share a commonality: When a student walks through their office door, something extraordinary happens. There are lightbulb moments, networking, dialogue, shared benefits and connectedness. From superhero action figures to civil rights and sports leaders to a collection that resembles a curiosity shop, enjoy a glimpse into these faculty offices.

Dr. Stephanie Lewis conducts a cockatiel professional development lab with soon-to-be-graduating seniors at the College of Veterinary Medicine

Stage combat professor Zev Steinrock teaches actors how to safely simulate violence.

A gallery voted upon by the internal newsroom of our best photos of 2024. 

Exposure page of event recap of spring commencement. 

Amy Concillio, Associate Professor of Environmental Science, created a new Texas Ecology course housed under The School of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Throughout the semester, students learn how to identify state plants and animals and study adaptable organisms that have survived Texas ecosystem’s changes.

A collection of photos showing off all the amazing spots to study across campus.