Just over 25% of alumni who responded to last year's outreach survey have relocated outside of Michigan. Popular states include Arizona, Colorado, and Ohio; however, the Southeast has the highest concentration of out-of-state relocations spread across seven states!

Nearly 75% of survey respondents currently reside somewhere in Michigan, and of that 75%, two thirds of alumni now currently reside in a West Michigan community. Outside of West Michigan, alumni can be found in each region of the mitten, from South East Michigan all the way up to the Upper Peninsula!

Some examples of what our alumni are currently doing in the Education industry include: Senior Director of Development at the University of Michigan, Archivist at Indiana University, and an Experience Facilitator at the University of Wisconsin.

Some examples of what our alumni are currently doing in the Legal industry include: Assistant Attorney General, Department of Labor Auditor, or City Administrator.

Some examples of what our alumni are currently doing in the Legal industry include: Assistant Attorney General, Department of Labor Auditor, or City Administrator.

Some examples of what our alumni are currently doing in the Education industry outside of being an elementary teacher include: University Academic Advisor, State & Federal Program Coordinator for a local public school system, and an Associate Superintendent.

Some examples of what our alumni are currently doing in the Business / Finance industry include: senior loan officer, financial consultant, and a vice president of branch operations at a local bank.

Some examples of what our alumni are currently doing in the Education industry include: forestry office assistant, events coordinator, study abroad coordinator at a local university.

"Thank you. While attending GVSU, I was consistently supported and encouraged. The faculty was outstanding and did everything possible to provide guidance while maintaining high standards. I earned both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Grand Valley, and if I had to do it all over again, I would not change a thing. Thank you for pouring your time, energy, and heart into those you serve. Please know that everything you do, from the smallest details to the biggest efforts, truly matters. Go Lakers!"

"The trio of Dr. Daley, Dr. Stabler, and Dr. Zwart were some of the best educators and mentors I had during my time at GVSU. Always willing to talk and discus various topics during office hours. Or would make time to help with projects from other classes as well if you asked."

"I felt that the classes had an appropriate level of rigor and prepared me to enter the workforce. I appreciate all of the effort that goes into creating course content and providing meaningful feedback throughout the class."

"In hindsight, I should have majored in history! I hit my academic stride late during my undergraduate career but am glad I found the history department. After graduation, I joined the Peace Corps and have worked in the non-profit and federal government sectors since. I've spent over 20 years with the federal judiciary, to include 8 years as the Administrative Officer for the Federal Public Defender for the Middle & Western Districts of Louisiana. I attribute much of my public service career trajectory to the history courses I took at GVSU."

"I had such an amazing experience at GVSU. In a lot of ways, the History faculty and my coursework are the basis of my success. They taught me to evaluate and build arguments based on evidence, they taught me to think about information in many different ways, and to communicate ideas effectively."

"The field studies and opportunities for student leadership in the History Department paved my path to success. Also, professors such as Matthew Daley and Steeve Buckridge who were willing to mentor me and discuss the workings of university systems and roles of professors helped me prepare for my own position as a professor."

"I had a wonderful experience at GVSU and within the History Department. My professors were excellent educators who genuinely cared about my education and career success."

"My experience at Grand Valley shaped the person I am today, both professionally and personally. I owe my successes in life to Grand Valley and the History Department at GVSU, particularly the incredible faculty in the department. Dr. Stabler and Dr. Daley helped me develop at an impressionable time in my life, and they helped to develop me into the teacher I am today. I am extremely grateful for them as teachers and mentors, and because of them, I want to do what I can to give back to the History Department and the university. Please do not hesitate to contact me, particularly as it relates to any help with teacher mentoring or anything similar in nature. "

"Overall, had incredibly invested professors who made themselves available to students and supported them during and after undergrad. Appreciated the ability to take unique and specific courses."

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