Office of the President
Mantella appointed to Michigan Education Trust Board of Directors
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella to the board of the Michigan Education Trust (MET).
May 25, 2020
President Mantella tells alumni experiential learning may look different in the fall, but will have the same impact
Alumni from more than a dozen states joined a May 19 virtual town hall with President Philomena V. Mantella and university leaders to learn how Grand Valley is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 19, 2020
Mantella: Community partnerships crucial as GVSU focuses on sustaining learning experiences for students
Community members were invited to hear about Grand Valley's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 12, 2020
GVSU leaders pledge supported, flexible learning experience for admitted students during virtual town hall
More than 1,200 new Lakers and their supporters participated.
May 6, 2020
GVSU plans for face-to-face learning this fall, says President Mantella in town hall meeting
Nearly 1,200 new Lakers and their parents attended a virtual Laker town hall meeting May 1 to learn how Grand Valley is preparing for the fall 2020 semester.
May 1, 2020
Special video, photo tribute created to thank GVSU essential workers
Grand Valley's critical employees continue to keep campus moving forward through the COVID-19 pandemic. While most faculty and staff members are working from home, a core team of critical employees from various departments remains on campus.
Apr 30, 2020
The Beckering Family Carillon Tower will turn blue to thank critical workers
The Beckering Family Carillon Tower on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus will turn blue from May 1-15 to thank critical workers for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 29, 2020
GVSU holds historic virtual Board of Trustees meeting
The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees held its April 24 meeting virtually because of the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order in Michigan.
Apr 24, 2020
GVSU names new vice president for Enrollment Development
Grand Valley State University has named B. Donta Truss as its new vice president for Enrollment Development.
Apr 24, 2020
GVSU will take direction from government and CDC on when to resume in-person education, said President Mantella
President Mantella said the events surrounding the pandemic will dictate when campus reopens to everyone. She said the IMT is developing a plan to reopen campus in stages over a period of weeks.
Apr 17, 2020
