Division of Inclusion and Equity
President Mantella holds virtual Laker town hall meeting for parents and guardians
University leaders answered questions about university finances, remote learning, student support services and academic policies.
Apr 8, 2020
President Mantella holds first in a series of virtual Laker town hall meetings
President Philomena V. Mantella led a virtual town hall meeting April 6 to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the university.
Apr 6, 2020
Staff, faculty member on front line confronting xenophobia, racism around COVID-19
Anxiety, misinformation and fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to a rise in harassment, racial and bias attacks against Asians and Asian Americans.
Mar 31, 2020
Social justice workshops engage participants in critical dialogues
Relando Thompkins-Jones, director of Social Justice Education, grew up in Detroit and understood early in life that society was not equitable.
Mar 5, 2020
Staff member's passion for advocating for undocumented students leads to securing grant
Adriana Almanza, assistant director for the Office of Multicultural Affairs, is passionate about advocating for undocumented students and recently helped a coalition receive its first grant to support that work.
Feb 19, 2020
Trailblazer honored by Positive Black Women
Beverly Grant received the Dr. Doris Rucks Trailblazer Award.
Feb 17, 2020
Interfaith conference will draw participants from area colleges
Campus Interfaith Resources will hold its fourth annual Made In Michigan Interfaith Lab, an interfaith conference for students, faculty and staff members from area colleges and universities.
Feb 14, 2020
Honoring King means to practice principles, not idolize, according to sociologist
Cedric Taylor said he became a documentarian within his discipline of sociology because of the "power to touch hearts and change minds."
Jan 22, 2020
On King national holiday, Salaam tells audience of 'comeback power'
Yusef Salaam had already been in prison for five years when he was asked a question he didn't expect: Who are you?
Jan 20, 2020
So much to love about 2019 at Grand Valley
From the announcement of Grand Valley's fifth president, Philomena V. Mantella, to the women's soccer team winning a sixth national title, 2019 has been full of unforgettable moments.
Dec 19, 2019