Educational Equity
New supplier diversity program focuses on alumni entrepreneurs
Products from a local cold-brew coffee company will be available on campus thanks to a new supplier diversity program focused on Grand Valley alumni entrepreneurs.
Oct 10, 2022
Next Talking Together event focuses on how voters with opposing views can feel heard, understand each other
Participants at the next event in the Talking Together initiative will enjoy a meal together and watch a film showing people with opposing political views sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
Oct 6, 2022
Bernal named to Crain's list of LGBTQ leaders
Jesse Bernal, chief of staff to the president and vice president for Inclusion and Equity, was named a 2022 Notable LGBTQ Business Leader by Crain's Detroit Business.
Oct 5, 2022
Igniting action: Institute's facilitators will enhance, lead meaningful campus DEI work
The Inclusion and Equity Institute has expanded its offerings and now serves as an umbrella for DEI work being done on campus.
Oct 4, 2022
GVSU again recognized nationally for its commitment to Latino student success
Grand Valley was among 15 national higher education institutions to be recognized for its commitment to Latino student success during a September 30 ceremony.
Sep 30, 2022
Talking Together series promotes discussion, unity
The Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse, Kaufman Interfaith Institute, Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, and WGVU Public Media formed a partnership to coordinate the initiative's content and programming.
Sep 22, 2022
Agreement between GVSU, Savannah State University provides pathways to master's degrees for SSU students
This marks the fourth agreement Grand Valley has signed with a Historically Black College or University.
Aug 30, 2022
Athletics' SEA of Change returns for second year to continue fostering inclusion
More than 350 Grand Valley student athletes participated in the Athletics Department's SEA of Change series of lectures and workshops on diversity and inclusion issues to promote community.
Aug 26, 2022
Teaching Lodge on campus provides space for Native students
Students, faculty and alumni worked collaboratively with community members to build a traditional Native teaching lodge on Grand Valley's campus, the first lodge built on public university land in Michigan.
Aug 8, 2022
Team led by GVSU expert creates website to honor West Michigan Holocaust survivors
Rob Franciosi, professor of English, has worked with a team that includes GVSU students and a graduate.
Jun 30, 2022
