Division of People, Equity, and Culture
Kimmerer: 'What does the Earth ask of us?'
The author of Braiding Sweetgrass gave a presentation before a standing-room-only crowd in the Kirkhof Center.
Nov 8, 2023
New space gives Native American students a place to host events, build community
As Grand Valley begins Native American Heritage Month celebrations, Native students have a new space to find community.
Sep 26, 2023
National report: GVSU is third highest producer of Latino graduates in state
Grand Valley is the third highest producer of Latino graduates in Michigan, according to a new report by Excelencia in Education.
Jul 19, 2023
Speaker: 'Through food, we learn about the Black roots of Juneteenth'
The keynote speaker for Grand Valley's inaugural celebration said connecting food to Juneteenth is a long-standing tradition for Black Americans and a way for all Americans to better understand the nation's newest federal holiday.
Jun 19, 2023
Bernal named to Crain's list of notable DEI leaders
President Philomena V. Mantella called Bernal 'the standard bearer for educational equity'
May 30, 2023
Grand Valley's 22nd annual Pow wow held to celebrate Native American heritage
The "Celebrating all walks of life" Pow wow was held in person for the first time since 2019 and included a number of traditional Native American songs and dances.
Apr 18, 2023
GVSU commitment to Latino student success transfers successfully to other populations
Model uses a three-pronged approach to elevate student success: data, practice and leadership.
Mar 13, 2023
Board of Trustees approves campus Master Plan update
Plan envisions evolution of Pew, Allendale, Health campuses over next 5-10 years
Feb 24, 2023
Q&A: Alisha Davis
Recently appointed the assistant vice president for the social justice centers and director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Davis shares how she focuses on supporting marginalized students and creating a sense of belonging on campus.
Feb 13, 2023
MLK speaker: King evolved as a civil rights leader
The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, in partnership with the Division of Inclusion and Equity, welcomed Mary Frances Berry to the Pew Grand Rapids Campus as part of Grand Valley's Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week.
Jan 20, 2023
