Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public liberal arts university located in Allendale, Michigan, United States. The university was established in 1960, and its main campus is situated on 1,280 acres (5.2 km) approximately 12 miles (19 km) west of Grand Rapids. Classes are also offered at the university's growing Pew Campus in Downtown Grand Rapids, Meijer Campus in Holland, and through centers at Muskegon and Traverse City established in cooperation with local community colleges. GVSU is a comprehensive coeducational university serving more than 24,540 students as of fall 2010, from all 83 Michigan counties and dozens of other states and foreign countries. It is one of America's 100 largest universities in terms of enrollment and employs more than 1,960 people with about 835 regular full-time faculty and 1,129 support staff. The university currently has alumni residing in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and many countries around the world. As of the 2010-2011 academic year, GVSU has been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars by the Chronicle of Higher Education. GVSU's NCAA Division II sports teams are called the Lakers.