Office of the President
New Pew Campus living-learning communities welcome first students
Students who moved into the new Living-Learning Communities on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus August 25 were exactly where they wanted to be: downtown.
Aug 25, 2021
Search committee set for new vice president for Student Affairs division
Twelve members of the Grand Valley State University community have been appointed to the search committee to fill the newly created vice president for Student Affairs position.
Jul 26, 2021
Mantella joins national alliance; signs letter to Congress urging help for immigrant students
President Mantella is a new steering committee member for the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration.
Jul 19, 2021
Mantella on higher education podcast: REP4 focused on the learned experiences of today
The discussion was part of the Changing Higher Ed podcast.
Jul 13, 2021
REP4: National alliance of institutions, convened by GVSU, puts learners at the forefront of designing paths to transform education
The initiative, which addresses equity and access in education, was publicly launched on May 13.
May 13, 2021
Mantella says GVSU is positioned well for the future; update given on plan for racial equity and inclusion
Grand Valley is stronger and positioned well for the future after facing challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, President Philomena V. Mantella said during an April 30 virtual Board of Trustees meeting.
Apr 30, 2021
Mantella: GVSU proved its mettle in past year, in strong position to lead the way on innovating successful student outcomes
The president delivered a State of the University address on April 28.
Apr 28, 2021
Reach Higher 2025 hits milepost with draft Values, Mission and Vision for university
An April 26 update outlined the process so far and invited reflection on the proposed language.
Apr 26, 2021
A message from President Philomena V. Mantella
President Philomena V. Mantella said GVSU will continue to use education and advocacy to create change and will prioritize criminal justice reform.
Apr 20, 2021
Final GVSU Presidential Roundtable: Bringing America together
The discussion will center on lessons learned from earlier challenging eras in U.S. history.
Mar 30, 2021