Educational Equity
GVSU roots spark successful businesses for alumni couple
In a city known for its breweries, two alumni brought something new to Grand Rapids, an accessible wine and jazz bar that will soon celebrate its second anniversary.
Dec 19, 2022
Grand Valley Athletics receives NCAA's award for diversity, inclusion
The selection committee cited Grand Valley's work with its Laker Inclusion Team, the SEA of Change initiative, the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX and Black History Month celebrations.
Dec 8, 2022
Olympic gold medalist sees historic win as a catalyst to give back, honor Indigenous traditions
From Olympic gold medalist to nonprofit founder and spokesperson, Mills' message continues to inspire indigenous athletes like himself.
Nov 18, 2022
Teach-In celebrates 10 years of raising awareness through collaborative sessions
The 10th Teach-In, with more than 30 sessions under the umbrella of "Power, Privilege and Difficult Dialogues," will offer two days of education on November 9-10 in Allendale and Grand Rapids.
Nov 2, 2022
HBCU students from consortium tour campuses, learn about graduate programs
More than 30 students, faculty and administrators from Historically Black Colleges and Universities toured the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses to learn more about Grand Valley's graduate degree programs.
Nov 1, 2022
Assistant Secretary of the Interior sees move toward honesty as path to more equitable opportunity for Native Americans
Top Indian Affairs official addresses GVSU about the future of schooling for Indigenous communities.
Oct 31, 2022
GVSU receives grants to establish two TRIO Upward Bound Math-Science programs in Detroit, Wyoming
Grand Valley is proving its commitment to increasing access to education with the addition of two TRIO Upward Bound Math-Science programs to serve high school students in Wyoming and Detroit, helping them to strengthen their STEM skills.
Oct 31, 2022
Summer program is bridge to success for Oliver Wilson Scholars
Nearly 100 first-year students who participate in the Oliver Wilson Scholars program are off to a solid academic year after spending six weeks on campus in the summer, taking classes and learning to navigate university resources.
Oct 17, 2022
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
