Educational Equity
College Prep Week offers look at college life for high school students
More than 100 high school students from GVSU-authorized charter schools across the state are spending this week living on the Allendale Campus as part of the Charter Schools Office's College Prep Week.
Jul 18, 2023
GVSU in photos, June 2023: Laker dads, a Sneaker Ball and Zumberge Pond's nighttime flair
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Jul 5, 2023
Inspirational products by alumna now at GVSU Laker Store
Shannon Cohen is the second alumni business owner to participate in the university's Alumni Supplier Diversity program.
Jun 22, 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
New GVSU partnership focuses on economic growth via immigration
A partnership between Grand Valley State University, Global Detroit and the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce will expand two programs centered on helping new Americans to encourage and drive economic growth in West Michigan.
Jun 16, 2023
BBMS speaker tells audience to get rid of personal baggage, assumptions about students
Adolph Brown, who was the opening keynote speaker for the Black Boys and Men Symposium, set the stage June 14 before he even took the stage at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.
Jun 16, 2023
GVSU Set to be Institution-Wide Sponsor at Grand Rapids & Holland Pride Festivals
Grand Valley will be an institution-wide sponsor at the Holland and Grand Rapids Pride Festivals this year.
Jun 16, 2023
More than 300 people expected to attend second Black Boys and Men Symposium
The second Black Boys and Men Symposium offers participants opportunities to learn, question and deconstruct barriers that impact the lives of Black boys and men.
Jun 7, 2023
Grand Valley's Pathway program opens for LAUP youth in Holland
Holland area youth who participate in Latin Americans United for Progress programs now have guaranteed admission to Grand Valley through the university's pathway program.
Jun 1, 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