Office of the President


Blue Dot, big impact: Gov. Whitmer visits campus, signs bill with $30 million for GV tech hub

With the stroke of a pen, backed by leaders from around the state, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday signed a $616 million supplemental funding bill during a ceremony at Grand Valley, providing a $30 million boost to the university’s Blue Dot initiative.

Dec 18, 2023


Mantella joins legislative leaders at Washington summit to address nation's higher ed challenges

Meeting with Secretary of Education, other national leaders provides GVSU a voice in education policy.

Dec 18, 2023


REP4 National Convening celebrates the alliance's growth and gatherings in the past year

GVSU leaders and students gathered to watch the premiere of the National Convening, which highlighted the accomplishments of REP4 in 2023.

Dec 15, 2023


GVSU Fall Class of 2023 honored during Commencement ceremony

The 1,323 graduates of the Fall Class of 2023 were recognized and celebrated by GVSU academic leaders and supporters on December 9.

Dec 9, 2023


GVSU receiving recognition for veterans' initiatives

President Philomena V. Mantella welcomed students, faculty and staff who have served in the U.S. armed forces or are currently serving to the 13th Annual Veterans Breakfast.

Nov 10, 2023


Kimmerer: 'What does the Earth ask of us?'

The author of Braiding Sweetgrass gave a presentation before a standing-room-only crowd in the Kirkhof Center.

Nov 8, 2023


Grand Valley student-centric programs featured at second annual Kent ISD State of the Student

President Mantella spoke to K-12 educators about the REP4 Alliance and other GVSU-led initiatives at the second annual Listen. Learn. Lead. State of the Student summit.

Oct 30, 2023


GVSU students, local employers set to start talent-creation program

A celebration Oct. 30 marked the establishment of the initial cohort.

Oct 30, 2023


President's Forum guest: Universities must recognize students' motivations

Bror Saxberg joined President Philomena V. Mantella, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Fatma Mili and Vice Provost for Graduate and Lifetime Learning Kara Van Dam for the President's Forum discussion on Wednesday.

Oct 25, 2023