List of Grand Valley State University people

The list of Grand Valley State University people includes notable alumni, faculty, staff, and presidents. There are over 120,000 alumni who reside in all 50 U.S. states, Canada and other countries.[1]

Alumni House on Grand Valley State University–Allendale campus

Presidents of Grand Valley State University

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Alumni

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Alumni in the arts

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Alumni in government and public affairs

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Alumni in sports

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Other notable alumni

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Faculty and staff

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References

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  10. ^ "Muskegon native Darnell Earley leads international group". Muskegon Chronicle. March 7, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
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  13. ^ "Representative Thomas Hooker :: House District 77". Michigan House Republicans. Archived from the original on January 26, 2011. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
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  16. ^ "Biography Rep. Jon M. Switalski". Michigan House Democrats. Archived from the original on February 13, 2011. Retrieved January 18, 2011.
  17. ^ "Erion Veliaj, '02". Grand Valley State University Alumni Association. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
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  21. ^ "Josh Bourke". Montreal Alouettes Football Club. Archived from the original on December 5, 2008. Retrieved June 17, 2010.
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  31. ^ "Eric Fowler". Detroit Lions. Archived from the original on July 9, 2010. Retrieved June 17, 2010.
  32. ^ "Bluefield College Names New Coach". The Southwest Times. July 29, 2010. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
  33. ^ "Derrick Jones". The Buffalo Bills. Archived from the original on February 28, 2011. Retrieved June 17, 2010.
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  35. ^ "David Kircus". nfl.com. Retrieved September 16, 2010.
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  50. ^ "Mary DeYoung". Grand Valley State University. Archived from the original on November 26, 2012. Retrieved June 15, 2010.
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  59. ^ "Gleaves Whitney". Grand Valley State University. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
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