Office of the President

GVSU, SMC leaders sign agreement to open pathways for Southwest Michigan learners

Leaders from Grand Valley and Southwestern Michigan College signed an agreement that provides SMC students with opportunities to take GVSU classes and degree programs at the Dowagiac campus.

Jul 17, 2024

Louie the Laker at right and the SMC road runner mascot at left stand next to SMC president and President Mantella

Educational Equity

Mantella, GVSU open first LatinXperience Symposium in Holland

Grand Valley serves as the title sponsor for this week’s Fiesta Week, the 60th anniversary of the celebration of Latino culture, presented by Latin American United for Progress in Holland.

Jul 16, 2024

President Philomena V. Mantella speaks at the LatinXperience Symposium.

Laker Life

GVSU in Photos, June 2024: Celebrations galore, snazzy sneakers and a special flower full of surprises

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Jul 1, 2024

Two folded hands draped with a rainbow pride flag.

Community Engagement

GVSU hosts 2024 Latine Summit

Grand Valley hosted on June 21 the Michigan Latine Summit, which drew together leaders from across the state to address ways to break down barriers, support and create opportunities for Latinos.

Jun 21, 2024

Office of the President

GVSU hosts Juneteenth Jubilee Breakfast at the start of Juneteenth celebrations

Juneteenth celebrations at GVSU began early on June 19 at the second annual Juneteenth Jubilee breakfast.

Jun 19, 2024

Three well-dressed women with name tags on sit at a table and laugh together as they eat breakfast.

Division of People, Equity, and Culture

GVSU to celebrate Juneteenth through Jubilee breakfast, community events

The GVSU community is invited to attend the second annual Juneteenth Jubilee breakfast, as well as participate in a variety of local GVSU-sponsored events.

Jun 14, 2024

Jesse Bernal, vice president for inclusion and equity, addresses the crowd at the 2023 Juneteenth event.

Giving

GVSU community remembers life of Bill Pickard, former board of trustee member

Detroit business mogul and GVSU supporter William Pickard died June 12 at age 83.

Jun 14, 2024

William Pickard at left seated in chair, rows of students listening in the Multicultural Affairs office

Giving

Harris and Verplank families honored by Grand Valley University Foundation

Each family received the Enrichment Award, an honor that recognizes significant contributions to Grand Valley through philanthropy and community service.

Jun 5, 2024