Office of the Provost

New dean of engineering will bring vast industry, education leadership to position

Adebayo "Bayo" Ogundipe has deep experience in engineering education and with industry. He is a professor and engineering department head at James Madison University.

Dec 9, 2024


Nursing celebrates 50 years while looking ahead at community event

At more than 50 years old, the Kirkhof College of Nursing looked ahead to its future during a community event November 12 at the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health.

Nov 12, 2024


Consortium marks milestone: agreements with 10 partners

The HBCU/HSI Consortium welcomed its ninth and 10th partners: Wilberforce University and Voorhees University.

Oct 30, 2024


GVSU secures state grant to help retain graduates in Michigan

President Philomena V. Mantella and Vice President for Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach B. Donta Truss announced that the university was selected for the first round of a state-funded initiative, the Make MI Home grants.

Oct 17, 2024


Great Lakes History Conference speakers will relate historic substance abuse in warfare to current events

Speakers at the annual conference will explore the theme 'Intoxicated Warfare: Psychoactive Substances, Violence and Trauma.'

Sep 24, 2024


GVSU's direct credit program expands, Michigan high school students benefit

More than 200 high school students are earning college credits through established partnerships among Grand Valley State , intermediate school districts, technical education centers and high schools.

Sep 18, 2024


New AWRI director to begin role in January

Stuart Jones, a faculty member in the University of Notre Dame's Department of Biological Sciences, has been named the executive director of GVSU's Annis Water Resources Institute.

Sep 4, 2024


Campus comes alive: GVSU move-in 2024

After a quiet summer, Grand Valley's campuses were bursting with life once again as new and returning Lakers moved into living centers, preparing for the 2024-25 year.

Aug 29, 2024


Data shows GVSU No. 1 in nation at retaining graduates in state

Research by the Upjohn Institute shows that nearly five GVSU graduates remain in the state for every $100,000 in state funds — the best return on investment of any university in the nation.

Aug 26, 2024


Convocation speakers to new students: 'It's your turn'

Speakers during the Convocation ceremony gave their interpretations of what a Grand Valley education means and offered advice and encouragement to new students who gathered in the Fieldhouse Arena.

Aug 22, 2024