Enrollment Development
Referral program for prospective students uses 'word of mouth' advertising
"Be a Laker, Bring a Laker" gives current students, faculty and staff members and alumni the tools they need to recruit students to Grand Valley.
Nov 10, 2020
Three TRIO programs receive $4.5 million in federal grants to support first-generation students
Three TRIO programs at Grand Valley received federal grants totaling $4.5 million over five years to continue supporting students who are first in their families to attend college or have limited incomes.
Sep 2, 2020
Truss selected to participate in national higher education leadership initiative
B. Donta Truss, Grand Valley's recently named vice president for Enrollment Development, has been selected to participate in a premier leadership development program of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
Jun 24, 2020
A message from President Philomena V. Mantella
President Philomena V. Mantella sent a message to the campus community June 17, 2020, addressing racial and social injustice.
Jun 17, 2020
Two recent graduates credit Thompsons for providing them access to college
The coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis are not stopping two recent Grand Valley graduates from starting their careers. Both women credit a generous Detroit couple for helping them get to college in the first place.
Jun 12, 2020
GVSU names new chief digital officer
Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella has announced the selection of Milos Topic, Ph.D., as vice president and chief digital officer.
Jun 10, 2020
Virtual Laker town hall focuses on return to campus, preparation for fall
Nearly 1,000 faculty and staff members attended a June 3 virtual Laker town hall to learn the latest information on Grand Valley's plans for returning to campus and the Fall 2020 semester.
Jun 3, 2020
GVSU holds historic virtual Board of Trustees meeting
The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees held its April 24 meeting virtually because of the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order in Michigan.
Apr 24, 2020
GVSU names new vice president for Enrollment Development
Grand Valley State University has named B. Donta Truss as its new vice president for Enrollment Development.
Apr 24, 2020
GVSU announces "test-optional" applications for fall 2021, earmarks $9M for students with hardships
President Philomena V. Mantella said, in an effort to reduce hardship and barriers for prospective students, Grand Valley will go "test-optional" for students applying for the fall 2021 entering class.
Apr 16, 2020
