Articles by Mary Eilleen Lyon
GVSU creates new cybersecurity bachelor's, master's degrees
Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella took part in her first Board of Trustees meeting as president on July 12 in the Kirkhof Center on the Allendale Campus. During the meeting, the board approved two new fields of study in high-demand engineering and computing fields.
Jul 12, 2019
Grand Valley mourns Foundation Director John D. Wardrop
Grand Valley mourns the death of John D. Wardrop, a Grand Valley University Foundation director and longtime supporter of Grand Valley State University, who died on June 21 at age 82.
Jun 21, 2019
Antczak to step down as dean of CLAS in 2020
Grand Valley State University's Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fred Antczak announced that the coming academic year will be his last as dean. He will return to the faculty next summer.
May 22, 2019
President Haas honored by Board of Trustees
President Thomas J. Haas was honored by members of the Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees at its April 26 meeting at the L. William Seidman Center in Grand Rapids in recognition of his 13 years of service to the university.
Apr 26, 2019
Haas tells House subcommittee education key to state's future
In his remarks given in Lansing February 14, President Thomas J. Haas said higher education is a public good and requires the investment of the state to fulfill its potential and secure the state's future.
Feb 14, 2019
Education equals Michigan talent: Governor and Grand Valley president agree
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Grand Valley State University President Thomas J. Haas have a unifying message: education is a priority for the future of Michigan.
Feb 13, 2019
David Hooker honored by GVSU Board of Trustees
David Hooker, president and CEO of Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park and former member of Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees, was honored by the board at its February 8 meeting held at the L. William Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Feb 8, 2019
GVSU appoints fifth president; first woman
The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Philomena V. Mantella as the university's fifth president. The trustees voted unanimously to appoint her to the presidency at a special board meeting held on the Allendale Campus, January 22, 2019.
Jan 22, 2019
GVSU trustees call special board meeting to select next president
The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees has scheduled a special meeting on Tuesday, January 22, at 11 a.m. in the Grand River Room in the Kirkhof Center on the Allendale Campus. The agenda for the meeting is the nomination and election of the university's next president, who will take office on July 1, following the retirement of President Thomas J. Haas.
Jan 21, 2019
President Haas remembers President Bush as a man of great character
Grand Valley President Thomas J. Haas recounted several meetings with former President George H.W. Bush.
Dec 3, 2018
