Office of the President
Fireside Chat panel: Engage with students to promote active learning
President Philomena V. Mantella led a Fireside Chat with a panel of faculty and staff members, discussing how educators can open dialogue with students to foster relationships and promote equity.
Feb 15, 2022
GVSU appoints new chief academic officer
President Philomena V. Mantella announced the appointment of Fatma Mili as the next provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs of the university.
Feb 15, 2022
GVSU ranks among country's best employers on Forbes list
Grand Valley has been ranked as one of the country's Best Employers for 2022, according to Forbes.
Feb 10, 2022
Campus community mourns death of Bea Idema
The Grand Valley and West Michigan communities are celebrating the life of devoted philanthropist Beatrice "Bea" Idema, who died on February 3.
Feb 4, 2022
Retired faculty, trailblazing women's coach dies
Joan Boand, retired faculty member and longtime Laker coach, died January 27 at her home. She was 88.
Jan 27, 2022
Gift from former trustee supports students from HBCU/HSI Pipeline and Michigan
Former Grand Valley Board of Trustees member William "Bill" Pickard has initiated two funds designed to support students and help diversity West Michigan's talent pool.
Jan 20, 2022
GVSU expands tuition-free program to all qualified Michigan students
Grand Valley leaders have expanded a tuition-free program that opens its doors to any qualified Michigan student who wants to enroll at the university.
Jan 18, 2022
MLK week opens with call from keynote speaker to continue 'watering seeds planted by King'
The daughter of a man whose life intersected with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. opened Grand Valley's commemoration week events by saying the two men "planted the seeds we are still watering and nurturing today."
Jan 17, 2022
Grand Valley celebrates the life of Lena Meijer
Grand Valley and West Michigan are remembering Lena Meijer, who died on January 15. She was 102.
Jan 16, 2022
Winter Semester health, safety update announced
President Philomena V. Mantella said Grand Valley will resume face-to-face instruction when the Winter Semester begins.
Jan 5, 2022
