Karen Kilmer

Grand Valley State Wins the Nation’s Top Division II Athletic Award… Again! If you’re thinking about attending Grand Valley State University (GVSU), there’s another reason to be proud to be a Laker. Grand Valley State has once again been named the top NCAA Division II athletic program in the nation, winning the 2025–2026 Learfield Directors’

College is full of decisions—choosing classes, managing your schedule, finding your friend group, and deciding where you’re going to live. When most students start searching for off-campus housing near GVSU in Allendale, Michigan, they automatically look for apartments. But here’s the question many students never ask: Why live in an apartment when you can live

Living off-campus at Grand Valley State University is an exciting step toward independence. At communities like Meadows Crossing Off-Campus Housing, students enjoy fully furnished apartments and townhomes just steps from GVSU’s Allendale campus, with amenities designed for comfort, privacy, and convenience. But while off-campus student housing offers freedom and flexibility, it also comes with increased

Living off campus in Allendale, MI, comes with freedom; your own space, your own schedule, and fewer rules. But for students living in apartments near GVSU, studying at home can feel harder than it ever did on campus. In reality? Loud roommates, roommates’ friends dropping by unannounced, dishes in the sink, notifications buzzing, and zero

If you’ve spent even one winter in Allendale, you already know — Michigan cold hits different. Between lake-effect snow, icy mornings, and wind that feels like it comes out of nowhere, winter off campus near GVSU takes a little planning. The good news? With a few smart habits, your apartment can stay warm, comfortable, and

At Meadows Crossing, we meet a lot of college students who have never rented an apartment before. Living independently is a new experience, and it’s completely normal not to know what to look for at first. That’s why we love helping GVSU students understand what really makes off-campus living enjoyable, convenient, and worth it. Let’s

Finding the right place to live during college is a big decision—and for Grand Valley State University students, the options for off-campus housing near GVSU can feel overwhelming. The right student housing should be convenient, affordable, and designed to make college life easier. At Meadows Crossing, we’ve seen what matters most to GVSU students. Here

Summer heat waves can be especially uncomfortable in Allendale, where high temperatures and humidity push many air conditioning systems to their limit. At Meadows Crossing Apartments, we want to help you stay cool during Allendale heat waves with smart A/C use and energy-saving tips that protect your comfort, your apartment, and your wallet. Living off-campus

Move-Out Made Easy: Top Tips to Avoid Fees and Get Your Deposit Back It’s that time of year again! As the semester winds down, college students across the country are preparing to move out of their apartments. Whether this is your first time or you’ve done it before, knowing how to get your security deposit

Hey college students! March is National Credit Education Month, and if you haven’t thought about your credit score yet, now’s the perfect time to start. You might not be applying for a mortgage or a car loan right now, but trust me—your credit score plays a bigger role in your future than you might think.