Educational Equity
GRPS principal shares journey as first-generation student at TRIO celebration
Julian Ramirez-Torres told a room full of high school students about the doubts and fears he had before starting college.
Mar 28, 2023
Office of Sustainability Practices recognizes Champion Award recipients
The 2023 Sustainability Champion Awards recognized students, faculty, staff, community members and organizations for their outstanding contributions to sustainability efforts on and around campus.
Mar 24, 2023
CLAS launching program to ensure every student engages in multiple high-impact educational experiences
The CLAS Voyage is set to begin in Fall 2025.
Mar 15, 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
New Detroit TRIO programs find success in community, schools
The programs celebrated National TRIO Day at Wright Museum of African American History.
Mar 9, 2023
Mantella, Irwin honored at International Women's Day event
Grand Valley State University President Philomena V. Mantella and WGVU radio host Shelley Irwin were honored on March 8 at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids as part of an International Women's Day event hosted by the nonprofit organization SowHope.
Mar 8, 2023
Michigan Supreme Court justice will give keynote at EqualiTEA
Kyra Harris Bolden, '10, will give remarks at the March 16 event, which is the 20th anniversary of this signature celebration.
Mar 7, 2023
More than 250 students attend Girls of Color Summit at GVSU
The event was hosted by the Center for Women and Gender Equity.
Mar 3, 2023
GVSU to celebrate Women's History Month with campus events
Grand Valley is marking Women's History Month with campus events throughout March including Girls of Color Summit & the 20th annual EqualiTEA.
Feb 28, 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