Articles by Mary Eilleen Lyon
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
For the safety of the GVSU community, classes are canceled March 12-15 and GVSU will convert to remote teaching beginning March 16-29.
Our top priority is the health and safety of the Grand Valley State University community. Because the COVID-19 virus has spread to Oakland and Wayne counties in Michigan, Grand Valley will cancel classes March 12 -15. The university will convert to remote teaching beginning March 16, at least through March 29.
Mar 11, 2020
President Mantella, students share vision of future student experience
Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella, along with six Grand Valley students, discussed financial literacy and college affordability at the February 7 Board of Trustees meeting held at the L. William Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Feb 7, 2020
GVSU offensive coordinator resigns
Morris Berger and Grand Valley State have reached a mutual agreement regarding his position as offensive coordinator at Grand Valley State University. Berger has resigned and the university has accepted it with immediate effect.
Jan 30, 2020
President Mantella introduces strategy for the future of GVSU
President Mantella outlined the Reach Higher Together plan during the November 1 Board of Trustees meeting held at the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences on the Health Campus in downtown Grand Rapids.
Nov 1, 2019
University begins search for vice president for Enrollment Development
An executive search firm has been hired to assist in recruiting efforts to replace retiring Vice President Lynn "Chick" Blue.
Oct 14, 2019
GVSU welcomes one of its largest first-year classes
Grand Valley State University enrolled one of the largest first-year classes in its history this fall. It's the eighth year in a row the university has welcomed more than 4,000 freshmen to campus, and they're coming into college with impressive academic records from high school.
Sep 18, 2019
President Mantella tells Rotary education is a lifetime value
President Philomena V. Mantella told members of the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids that universities have an obligation to go beyond providing a first job for students, saying education provides a lifetime value.
Jul 25, 2019
GVSU's President Mantella sets a bold agenda
Grand Valley State University President Philomena V. Mantella used the opportunity of her first Board of Trustees meeting to share her vision for the future of the university and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Jul 14, 2019
