Presidential Initiatives
Student veterans find wide range of support at GVSU
Student veteran Mathias Mapes-Pearson said being part of the Laker Vets community at Grand Valley helped him acclimate to college life and tap into many crucial resources.
Nov 8, 2021
Students from HBCU learn more about GVSU's graduate programs during campus tour
Students from Saint Augustine's University in North Carolina visited campus November 1-2 to learn more about Grand Valley master's degree programs in engineering and computer science.
Nov 2, 2021
Fireside Chat presenter: Creativity can help leaders, change workforce culture
MIT lecturer Dr. Aithan Shapira visited with President Philomena V. Mantella and interim Provost Chris Plouff for the president's Fireside Chat discussion, focusing on creativity amongst leaders and the workforce.
Oct 27, 2021
Mantella, student leaders discuss getting back to normal after COVID during WJR radio interview
Getting back to a normal college experience after COVID-19 and expanding Grand Valley's downtown presence were among topics discussed by students and university leaders during the WJR 2021 College Tour radio program with Guy Gordon.
Oct 26, 2021
GVSU announces gift to transform lives of talented first-generation students
President Philomena V. Mantella announced a gift to create a scholarship program designed to give access and a full-ride scholarship to underserved students who participate in a unique summer program and national pitch event.
Oct 20, 2021
Seventh campus climate survey will open in mid-November
Students, faculty and staff members will be invited to participate in Grand Valley's seventh campus climate survey when it is operational from November 17-December 1.
Oct 14, 2021
Mantella op-ed: Colleges, universities need to provide better services for veterans
President Philomena V. Mantella called on colleges and universities to provide better support for veterans who enroll after leaving the military.
Oct 13, 2021
Enrollment in accelerated degree program increases by more than 70 percent
Enrollment in a unique, accelerated degree completion program for adult learners rose 72 percent over last year.
Oct 12, 2021
GVSU expanding K-12 tutoring program to provide wider student support, boost tutor availability
Three K-12 tutoring options are now available.
Sep 29, 2021
GVSU again earns national recognition for committing to diversity, inclusion
This marks the fourth time GVSU has earned the HEED Award, also receiving it in 2020, 2019 and 2012.
Sep 21, 2021
