“Our empowered educational experience grounded in the liberal arts and sciences is resonating across Michigan and beyond as we are readying our students to make an immediate and lifetime impact.”
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Philomena V. Mantella, President, Grand Valley State University
In October, Grand Valley State University was invited to partner with Michigan Central to support Detroit’s innovation economy by connecting education, skills development, and career opportunities for the next generation of Michigan’s workforce. As part of the partnership announcement, GVSU President Philomena Mantella sat down with Michigan Central Chief Operating Officer Carolina Pluszczynski for a discussion about the impact this relationship will make on the entire state.
I'm excited to host informal gatherings with faculty and staff throughout the semester, co-hosted with Acting Provost Jen Drake and Senior Leadership, to discuss key topics, share insights, and keep the faculty community connected.
GV Faculty Focus is a podcast series showcasing faculty members and their transformative contributions, featuring concise conversations that highlight their expertise, impactful work, and dedication to students and the community.
President Philomena Mantella spoke about her life, lessons learned and her journey to becoming a leader as part of the 2026 HerStory series on February 19.
Feb 19, 2026
The two-time Laker graduate challenged the virtual audience to build their own visions to create change.
Jan 21, 2026
MASU report reinforces study showing the GVSU contributes more than $3 billion to the state’s economy each year.
Jan 13, 2026
