Office of the President

President Mantella commends affinity group leaders for their inclusion and equity work

President Philomena V. Mantella said the university is enriched by diversity and thanked members of the faculty and staff affinity groups for their hard work and dedication. 

Jul 26, 2019


President Mantella tells Rotary education is a lifetime value

President Philomena V. Mantella told members of the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids that universities have an obligation to go beyond providing a first job for students, saying education provides a lifetime value.

Jul 25, 2019


President Mantella featured on NewsMakers

President Philomena V. Mantella was the featured guest on WGVU Public Media's "NewsMakers" program July 24. The half-hour program is hosted by Patrick Center, news and public affairs director at WGVU.

Jul 24, 2019


Mantella, Haas first to enjoy new 'Haas Boss' sandwich

President Philomena V. Mantella joined President Emeritus Thomas J. Haas July 17 at the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids to taste test a new sandwich named for Haas.

Jul 17, 2019


President Mantella greets new students at registration

President Philomena V. Mantella joined about 100 incoming students and their parents who attended registration and orientation July 15 on the Allendale Campus. 

Jul 15, 2019


GVSU's President Mantella sets a bold agenda

Grand Valley State University President Philomena V. Mantella used the opportunity of her first Board of Trustees meeting to share her vision for the future of the university and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

Jul 14, 2019


GVSU creates new cybersecurity bachelor's, master's degrees

Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella took part in her first Board of Trustees meeting as president on July 12 in the Kirkhof Center on the Allendale Campus.  During the meeting, the board approved two new fields of study in high-demand engineering and computing fields. 

Jul 12, 2019


President Mantella tours campuses during first week

Grand Valley's fifth president, Philomena V. Mantella, has spent the first few days in her new role meeting with students, faculty and staff, and community leaders. 

Jul 3, 2019


President Haas recognized by Congressman Huizenga

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., recognized President Thomas J. Haas for his 13 years of service at Grand Valley in a speech on the floor of the U.S. House June 20.

Jun 20, 2019


Haas, Mantella tour new Laker Line bus 

Local officials got a first look at one of the new articulated buses that will be part of the Laker Line when it begins running in August 2020.

Jun 3, 2019