Board of Trustees

GVSU to develop pedestrian mall on Pew Grand Rapids campus

Grand Valley will transform Mount Vernon Avenue in downtown Grand Rapids into a pedestrian campus, featuring a pathway, green space and a bike trail.

Feb 26, 2021


Governor appoints two attorneys, alumnae to GVSU Board of Trustees

Noreen K. Myers, an attorney in private practice from East Grand Rapids, and Mikyia S. Aaron, a labor attorney from Detroit, may live in different regions of the state, but they are both GVSU alumni who say they have a passion for Lakers and the universityýs future.

Dec 28, 2020


GVSU sets agenda for new strategic plan, passes budget

President Philomena V. Mantella outlined the Reach Higher 2025 strategy development process and timeline.

Nov 6, 2020


Grand Valley well-positioned to help students, new board chair says

Newly-appointed chair of the Grand Valley Board of Trustees Megan Sall said higher education helps people find themselves and shape the next stages of their lives. She said Grand Valley is well-positioned to help students achieve growth.

Jun 25, 2020


Sall named as chair of GVSU Board of Trustees

The board meeting also included recognition of other university leadership changes.

Jun 22, 2020


GVSU boosts financial aid by 13%, plans for fall

President Mantella outlined preparations during the June 22 Board of Trustees meeting.

Jun 22, 2020


GVSU holds historic virtual Board of Trustees meeting

The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees held its April 24 meeting virtually because of the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order in Michigan.

Apr 24, 2020


GVSU names new vice president for Enrollment Development

Grand Valley State University has named B. Donta Truss as its new vice president for Enrollment Development.

Apr 24, 2020


President Mantella, students share vision of future student experience

Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella, along with six Grand Valley students, discussed financial literacy and college affordability at the February 7 Board of Trustees meeting held at the L. William Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. 

Feb 7, 2020


GVSU creates new cybersecurity bachelor's, master's degrees

Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella took part in her first Board of Trustees meeting as president on July 12 in the Kirkhof Center on the Allendale Campus.  During the meeting, the board approved two new fields of study in high-demand engineering and computing fields. 

Jul 12, 2019