Office of the Provost
Not a typical year: GVSU's virtual graduate celebration recognizes class of 2020
Grand Valley seniors had expected to gather in a large arena, hear inspiring speeches, listen for their name to be called and shake hands with President Philomena V. Mantella. However, this is not a typical year.
Apr 24, 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 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
GVSU announces "test-optional" applications for fall 2021, earmarks $9M for students with hardships
President Philomena V. Mantella said, in an effort to reduce hardship and barriers for prospective students, Grand Valley will go "test-optional" for students applying for the fall 2021 entering class.
Apr 16, 2020
Virtual Laker town hall meeting held for students
President Philomena V. Mantella, along with other university leaders, held a virtual town hall meeting April 10 to update students on how the university is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 10, 2020
Student Award Convocation virtually recognizes top achievers, excellence in disciplines
The annual ceremony recognizes students who have been nominated for top awards, recognizing overall achievements in the classroom and on campus, and students who achieved excellence in every graduate and undergraduate discipline.
Apr 10, 2020
President Mantella holds virtual Laker town hall meeting for parents and guardians
University leaders answered questions about university finances, remote learning, student support services and academic policies.
Apr 8, 2020
President Mantella holds first in a series of virtual Laker town hall meetings
President Philomena V. Mantella led a virtual town hall meeting April 6 to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the university.
Apr 6, 2020
Faculty honored for scholarship, teaching excellence at annual awards convocation
Faculty members were honored February 11 for their research, teaching, service years and scholarship at the awards convocation held at the DeVos Center.
Feb 12, 2020
Student Success Network expands three-fold based on good results
Following good results from the pilot year, the Student Success Network has expanded to include all first-year students.
Feb 10, 2020
