Academic Excellence
GVSU secures state grant to help retain graduates in Michigan
President Philomena V. Mantella and Vice President for Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach B. Donta Truss announced that the university was selected for the first round of a state-funded initiative, the Make MI Home grants.
Oct 17, 2024
Data shows GVSU No. 1 in nation at retaining graduates in state
Research by the Upjohn Institute shows that nearly five GVSU graduates remain in the state for every $100,000 in state funds — the best return on investment of any university in the nation.
Aug 26, 2024
Top students will be recognized at annual award convocation
The Student Award Convocation on April 8 will recognize top scholars and students who will receive Excellence-in-a-Discipline Award.
Apr 2, 2024
Outstanding faculty members will be recognized at awards convocation
The campus community is invited to attend the February 15 ceremony at the DeVos Center.
Feb 6, 2024
GVSU becomes first U.S. team to win international business competition
A team of Grand Valley students recently won the Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition, becoming the first group from the United States to win the event in its 11-year history.
Jan 19, 2024
Event celebrates student academic, leadership achievements
A new award presented at the Student Awards Convocation went to a student who, at one point, dropped out of college.
Apr 17, 2023
Ceremony will celebrate faculty teaching, research, scholarship
Faculty Convocation will be held February 14 in the DeVos Center's Loosemore Auditorium.
Feb 7, 2023
McNair: Becoming a more student-ready campus is a job for all faculty, staff
Becoming a more student-ready campus means having a better understanding of an institution's data and its students, and planning for this initiative must align with university strategic and enrollment goals.
Aug 24, 2022
Nursing students make virtual at-home visit using new technology in the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health
Nursing students learned how to conduct an at-home safety assessment in the virtual reality technology room at the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health.
Dec 1, 2021
GVSU named a Top Midwest University, recognized for business and engineering programs by U.S. News & World Report
Grand Valley State University has again been named a top university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.
Sep 13, 2021