Office of the President

Over 3,000 students to participate in Commencement ceremonies

Grand Valley's three Commencement ceremonies will take place in Van Andel Arena on April 28 and 29. Former Ford & Steelcase CEO, James Hackett, will be the guest speaker at the Saturday morning ceremony.

Apr 24, 2023


Reach Higher Showcase provides stage for action and innovation

Inaugural event highlights more than 120 faculty, staff and student initiatives

Apr 21, 2023


Leaders from GVSU sign articulation agreement with North Carolina HBCU

JCSU is the fifth Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to join the HBCU/Hispanic Serving Institution Consortium.

Apr 12, 2023


President Mantella, CEOs discuss leadership in era of disruption

President Philomena V. Mantella and three CEOs from West Michigan businesses discussed their strategies on leading their institutions through the post-COVID era during a March 27 forum hosted by the Economic Club of Grand Rapids at the JW Marriott.

Mar 27, 2023


Bolden shares story of her journey from GVSU to state supreme court

Krya Harris Bolden, who has sat on the Michigan Supreme Court since January and is the first Black woman to hold that seat, said a moment of time during her Grand Valley years has stuck with her.

Mar 16, 2023


School of Computing opens Cyber Threat Range, called 'game changer' for computing students, community

The range is a high-tech training ground to prepare students for cybersecurity jobs and set Grand Valley on a path to become a National Security Agency designated academic program.

Mar 15, 2023


Higher education can learn from journalism's challenges, says Fireside Chat speaker

President Philomena V. Mantella and Provost Fatma Mili welcomed Byron White, the associate provost for urban research and community engagement at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, as the guest to their Fireside Chat.

Mar 14, 2023


GVSU commitment to Latino student success transfers successfully to other populations

Model uses a three-pronged approach to elevate student success: data, practice and leadership.

Mar 13, 2023


Mantella, Irwin honored at International Women's Day event

Grand Valley State University President Philomena V. Mantella and WGVU radio host Shelley Irwin were honored on March 8 at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids as part of an International Women's Day event hosted by the nonprofit organization SowHope.

Mar 8, 2023


Michigan Supreme Court justice will give keynote at EqualiTEA

Kyra Harris Bolden, '10, will give remarks at the March 16 event, which is the 20th anniversary of this signature celebration.

Mar 7, 2023