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Athletics' diversity, inclusion practices honored at NCAA national conference

GVSU's Athletics Department was honored on January 13 in San Antonio, Texas, at the NCAA Convention as this year's recipient of the NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association Award for Diversity and Inclusion.

Jan 13, 2023

President Philomena V. Mantella and Director of Athletics accept award from NCAA

Presidential Initiatives

Community members join GVSU leaders to reimagine ways to measure achievement in education

They gathered on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus for the NextEd Credential Design Sprint.

Jan 13, 2023

A person seated at a table gestures while talking.

HBCU/HSI Consortium

Graduate fellowship program extends to former HBCU students

Graduate students who joined the university through a pipeline program are now contributing to the West Michigan talent pool.

Jan 12, 2023

two people pictured standing next to each other with arms in front: Jourdan Watson and Ben Nanninga

Office of Student Life

Campus Life Night will feature 300+ opportunities for students to connect

With 400 groups and clubs on campus, including one dedicated to Taylor Swift, there's something for every student.

Jan 11, 2023

Caleb White stands to the left of a projection screen that shows a Spotify screenshot of Taylor Swift.

Seidman College of Business

Seidman survey: Key manufacturing indicators end year on down note

Purchasing index reaches a 30-month low as reports on new orders and production at West Michigan manufacturers also slid

Jan 10, 2023

Sun shines through the Seidman College of Business building in downtown Grand Rapids

Veterans

Military and Veteran Resource director wins national Advisor of the Year honor

Jill Hinton Wolfe received the honor from Student Veterans of America in Orlando last week

Jan 10, 2023

Jill Wolfe with her service dog in a social media post announcing the Advisor of the Year award

Enrollment Development

Faculty member named to new position to oversee social justice centers, lead OMA

Alisha Davis will serve as assistant vice president for the Social Justice Centers and director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

Jan 9, 2023

portrait of Alisha Davis in black suit jacket

Slate of campus events planned to commemorate legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Events include three keynote speakers, a silent march on campus and a day of service.

Jan 9, 2023

composite headshots of, from left, Jerry Wallace, Mary Frances Berry and Eddie Glaude Jr.

Laker Life

GVSU in 2022: The moments, stories and images that captured what it means to be Lakers

Let's take a look back at all that 2022 had to offer.

Dec 19, 2022

Students hold up their cell phones to give off lights in an arena. Lights can be seen all around.

Alumni

GVSU roots spark successful businesses for alumni couple

In a city known for its breweries, two alumni brought something new to Grand Rapids, an accessible wine and jazz bar that will soon celebrate its second anniversary.