Division of Inclusion and Equity

University celebrates Veterans Upward Bound program

Grand Valley celebrated the opening of the TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program January 31 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Eberhard Center, site of the new office.

Feb 1, 2018


GVSU events celebrate Black History Month

African American traditions, activism through sports and a celebration of art will be featured throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month at Grand Valley State University.

Jan 26, 2018


Newsome: string of events led to taking down Confederate flag

The actions that led Bree Newsome to climb a flagpole in South Carolina in 2015 and remove a Confederate flag were not fleeting or haphazard.

Jan 17, 2018


Reign: social activism begins with passion, knowledge

April Reign, creator of the viral hashtag #OscarsSoWhite, told an audience gathered in the Fieldhouse January 15 that Twitter and other social media platforms are "powerful tools for social justice if used well."

Jan 15, 2018


Expert to discuss Civil War statues in public places

Race and cultural heritage are hot-button issues in the United States today, demonstrated by violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, and protests over the removal of Confederate statues across the American South.

Jan 14, 2018


Keynote addresses will highlight King commemoration week on campus

A full slate of events on Monday, January 15, ushers in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week on campus.

Jan 11, 2018


Grant will enhance campus sexual assault programming

Grand Valley received a $39,472 grant from the Michigan State Police to bolster its campus sexual assault programming.

Dec 20, 2017


GVSU names director of TRIO Veterans Upward Bound

Tim Marroquin brings a diverse, yet familiar background to his new role as director for TRIO Veterans Upward Bound

Dec 11, 2017


Speakers announced for 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration week

Two women who started national movements against acts of oppression will visit campus as keynote speakers during Grand Valley State University's 2018 commemoration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Nov 20, 2017


Celebration held for first-generation students

About 100 first-generation students, along with 65 faculty and staff members, attended the First Annual First Generation College Celebration November 8 in the Kirkhof Center.

Nov 16, 2017