Educational Equity
Graduate's journey speaks to importance of diversity, inclusion
Graci Harkema, '09, discussed the importance of diversity, inclusion and acceptance of identity during her Wheelhouse Talks session for the Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy.
Feb 11, 2022
Black History Month: GVSU community members reflect on what it means for them and for all
Students, faculty and staff members share their thoughts.
Feb 9, 2022
Global fellowship awarded to experts addressing shortage and retention of educators of color
A GVSU community-based networking effort is part of the Steelcase Social Innovation Fellows cohort.
Feb 8, 2022
GVSU to celebrate Black History Month with multiple events, presentations throughout February
Grand Valley's Office of Multicultural Affairs will host events throughout the month of February in celebration of Black History Month.
Jan 26, 2022
Yale professor: Prejudice, discrimination persist due to idea of "iconic ghetto"
Elijah Anderson, the Sterling Professor of Sociology and of African American Studies at Yale University, spoke as part of Grand Valley's King Commemoration Week, discussing how the stereotypes associated with the "iconic ghetto" linger to this day.
Jan 20, 2022
Gift from former trustee supports students from HBCU/HSI Pipeline and Michigan
Former Grand Valley Board of Trustees member William "Bill" Pickard has initiated two funds designed to support students and help diversity West Michigan's talent pool.
Jan 20, 2022
MLK week presenter gives audience action steps to make changes
Grand Valley graduate Littisha Bates admittedly struggled to find hope during her presentation highlighting the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 19, 2022
MLK week opens with call from keynote speaker to continue 'watering seeds planted by King'
The daughter of a man whose life intersected with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. opened Grand Valley's commemoration week events by saying the two men "planted the seeds we are still watering and nurturing today."
Jan 17, 2022
LGBTQ advocacy group gives Grand Valley athletics top mark
Grand Valley became the only Division II school to receive a perfect score from LGBTQ advocacy group Athlete Ally on its Athletic Equality Index which grades athletic departments across metrics of inclusion, non-discrimination and training on LGBTQ issues.
Nov 18, 2021
Students from HBCU learn more about GVSU's graduate programs during campus tour
Students from Saint Augustine's University in North Carolina visited campus November 1-2 to learn more about Grand Valley master's degree programs in engineering and computer science.
Nov 2, 2021
