Presidential Initiatives

Grand Valley signals confidence, growth in coming year

Board approves largest performance pool increase in more than decade for faculty and staff, enrollment outlook for fall is positive

Jun 23, 2023


Kennedys, Kellers recognized with awards from Grand Valley University Foundation

Two couples, John and Nancy Kennedy and Andy and Christina Keller, were recognized June 13 by the Grand Valley University Foundation for their commitment to philanthropy, service and the university.

Jun 14, 2023


Tech Week GR to provide showcase of Grand Valley & West Michigan tech innovation

Week-long showcase will include talk by Malcolm Gladwell, XR rendition showing possible future of Grand Rapids

May 31, 2023


Faculty members selected as Presidential Fellows

President Philomena V. Mantella has selected two faculty members as new Presidential Fellows to engage with university leadership on various initiatives.

May 25, 2023


Thompson Scholars celebrate community, recognize graduates

Foundation trustees visit to celebrate university's largest scholarship program

May 9, 2023


GVSU expands pipeline pathways for diverse students to education

Leaders from GVSU and Talladega College in Alabama signed an articulation agreement for students from Talladega to earn master's degrees at GVSU.

Apr 26, 2023


Panelists at final Talking Together program will discuss collaboration across differences

The virtual event on April 20 coincides with the National Week of Conversation.

Apr 17, 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


Leaders from GVSU, Corewell Health celebrate inaugural cohort of scholars

30 students were celebrated as the inaugural cohort of Corewell Health Nurse Scholars during a reception April 10 at the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health on GVSU's Health Campus.

Apr 10, 2023


Panelists at Talking Together event will share views about repairing a divided country

Panelists from divergent backgrounds will lead discussion and share their views about repairing a divided country during the March 23 Talking Together events.

Mar 20, 2023