Office of the President
GVSU mourns death of university's first provost
Grand Valley mourns the December 30 death of Glenn A. Niemeyer, the universityýs first provost. He was 87.
Dec 31, 2021
GVSU remembers philanthropist and supporter Esther Padnos
Grand Valley State University joins West Michigan in mourning the death of Esther Padnos, who died December 19.
Dec 22, 2021
GVSU names new director of Title IX office
Kevin Carmody currently serves as civil rights and Title IX coordinator at Alma College, a position he has held since 2018.
Dec 7, 2021
GVSU honors veterans, announces new initiatives
Students, faculty and staff members who served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard were honored November 11 at the Eleventh Annual Veterans Day Breakfast, hosted by President Philomena V. Mantella.
Nov 11, 2021
Mantella highlights educational equity, lifetime learning at GVSU Board of Trustees meeting
President Philomena V. Mantella told members of the Board of Trustees the campus has been working together to complete Reach Higher 2025, the universityýs strategic plan for the next four years.
Nov 5, 2021
Mantella op-ed: Colleges, universities need to provide better services for veterans
President Philomena V. Mantella called on colleges and universities to provide better support for veterans who enroll after leaving the military.
Oct 13, 2021
GVSU health and safety plan update
In an email to the campus community, President Philomena V. Mantella said the Laker health and safety plan for Fall semester continues to be successful.
Sep 29, 2021
GVSU sees increase in first-year and diverse students
Campus leaders said efforts to show students the quality and personal attention they will receive at GVSU are working.
Sep 13, 2021
Convocation speakers encourage students to find their communities, begin strong journeys
New and returning students were welcomed to the 2021-2022 academic year by Convocation speakers who also lent advice, gave messages of support and asked questions.
Aug 27, 2021
Former provost: personal interactions make GVSU unique
At a reception held in her honor, former Provost Maria Cimitile told her colleagues and friends their personal interactions with each other and with students is what makes Grand Valley unique.
Aug 26, 2021
