Office of the Provost
New students hear advice, encouragement from Convocation speakers
Speakers at the Fall Convocation ceremony August 23 offered advice and encouragement to students who represent the largest and most diverse class in Grand Valley's history.
Aug 24, 2023
FTLC keynote speaker calls for faculty to be innovative in helping students, themselves improve attention skills
The constant push and pull of our brains creates havoc on a person's attention span. But how can faculty, as the "directors of attention" in a classroom help students pay attention?
Aug 23, 2023
Speaker: 'Through food, we learn about the Black roots of Juneteenth'
The keynote speaker for Grand Valley's inaugural celebration said connecting food to Juneteenth is a long-standing tradition for Black Americans and a way for all Americans to better understand the nation's newest federal holiday.
Jun 19, 2023
KCC students who want to transfer to GVSU benefit from agreement
Leaders from both institutions signed an articulation agreement to improve pathways to GVSU degrees
May 5, 2023
Reach Higher Showcase provides stage for action and innovation
Inaugural event highlights more than 120 faculty, staff and student initiatives
Apr 21, 2023
Event celebrates student academic, leadership achievements
A new award presented at the Student Awards Convocation went to a student who, at one point, dropped out of college.
Apr 17, 2023
Civic Engagement Showcase returns to highlight campus-community partnerships
After a three-year absence, the Civic Engagement Showcase returns on April 6, offering campus and community members space to share their partnerships on issues that impact everyone.
Mar 30, 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
Ngassa named ACE Fellow for next academic year
The chemistry professor's interest in continuing Grand Valley's commitment to educational equity prompted his fellowship application.
Feb 23, 2023
GVSU Quest Series looks at issues surrounding Turkey-Syria earthquakes
Provost Fatma Mili will lead a webinar discussion with GVSU experts, to reflect on the timely issues surrounding the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria.
Feb 21, 2023
