Development
Photo Gallery: President-elect Mantella tours GVSU campuses
One day after being elected the fifth, and first woman, president of Grand Valley State University, Philomena V. Mantella spent the day touring campus buildings, meeting faculty, staff and Louie the Laker, and taking selfies with students.
Jan 23, 2019
GVSU appoints fifth president; first woman
The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Philomena V. Mantella as the university's fifth president. The trustees voted unanimously to appoint her to the presidency at a special board meeting held on the Allendale Campus, January 22, 2019.
Jan 22, 2019
Professor preserves medical traditions of Kenyan tribe through catalog
A Grand Valley professor is preserving the medical traditions of an indigenous community in Kenya by cataloging the medicinal plants used by the Maasai tribe. The catalog was created by Kristin Hedges, assistant professor of anthropology, who has been working with the Maasai since serving in the Peace Corps in Kenya from 2000-2003. The Maasai are a group of indigenous people who inhabit areas in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania.
Jan 11, 2019
Year in Review: Memorable GVSU stories from 2018
From President Haas announcing his retirement and Grand Valley's Health Campus expanding in Grand Rapids to identical alumni twin brothers marrying identical alumni twin sisters, 2018 has been a year full of unforgettable moments at the university. These are some of the most memorable stories of the year that were chosen based on their impact on campus, in the news and on social media.
Dec 20, 2018
Alumna improves guest experiences at Disney through statistics
Elizabeth "Biz" Stolz�s job is to make �the most magical place on Earth� that much more magical. The 2014 alumna currently works as an experience insights senior analyst at Disney Parks and Resorts in Orlando, Florida. During her daily work, Stolz analyzes various data sets from different lines of business at Disney to improve the guest experience at the parks and resorts. The types of data she works with include anything from resort and dining reservations to FastPass+ bookings.
Dec 19, 2018
Groundswell awarded grant for outdoor education experiences for GRPS students
A new initiative will create outdoor education experiences for all PreK-12 students in Grand Rapids Public Schools. This initiative, Grand Rapids Environmental Education Network (GREEN), received a $300,000 grant from the Wege Foundation.
Dec 17, 2018
Grant will support aging in place by providing onsite care to low-income seniors
Through a $493,690 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, teams of Grand Valley faculty members and students will provide onsite care to older adults and senior citizens who are income-eligible or disabled.
Dec 11, 2018
Seidman College named among best schools to earn an MBA
Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business has been named as one of the top business schools in the nation for 2019 by Princeton Review.
Dec 3, 2018
Interfaith conference discusses religion identities in current climate
The role of religious communities to both cause and rectify social division and tribalism was the topic of discussion during the Jewish/Christian/Muslim Triennial Interfaith Dialogue Conference at Grand Valley November 14-15. Presenters included Jennifer Howe Peace, professor of interfaith studies at Andover Newton Theological School; Elliot J. Cosgrove, senior rabbi at Park Avenue Synagogue, the largest conservative synagogue in New York City; and Eboo Patel, founder and president of Interfaith Youth Core.
Nov 6, 2018
Students help Red Wings prepare for season through fitness tests during preseason camps
Forty-one Grand Valley exercise science and athletic training students helped 72 Detroit Red Wings players prepare for their new season during the team's preseason development camp in September. The students assisted Red Wings staff and Ross Sherman, associate professor of exercise science, conduct medical examinations and test the physical fitness of players.
Oct 9, 2018
