Presidential Initiatives
GVSU leaders sign second agreement in HBCU pipeline program
GVSU leaders signed a second agreement with a Historically Black College/University, giving students at Saint Augustine's University in North Carolina opportunities to earn master's degrees in advanced computing or engineering fields in as little as five years.
Sep 20, 2021
GVSU sees increase in first-year and diverse students
Campus leaders said efforts to show students the quality and personal attention they will receive at GVSU are working.
Sep 13, 2021
GVSU receives federal grant to increase number of Kent, Muskegon county residents with college degrees, help fill talent gap
Grand Valley received a new $1.2 million federal grant to help increase the number of adults in Kent and Muskegon counties who pursue post-secondary education or vocational training.
Aug 31, 2021
New Pew Campus living-learning communities welcome first students
Students who moved into the new Living-Learning Communities on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus August 25 were exactly where they wanted to be: downtown.
Aug 25, 2021
Oliver Wilson Scholars set up for success after completing summer program
Nearly 60 incoming students have already completed their first six weeks of college by participating as Oliver Wilson Scholars, a program designed to support diverse students and set them up for success.
Aug 20, 2021
Mantella names four faculty members as Presidential Fellows
President Philomena V. Mantella named four faculty members as new Presidential Fellows to engage with university leadership on various initiatives.
Aug 9, 2021
High school students deliver pitches for improving higher education equity; now schools eye which ideas to activate
The national convening for REP4, which included 12 student presentations, was held August 5.
Aug 5, 2021
GVSU to host REP4 national event: Student leaders pitch ideas to change higher education, college leaders listen
The virtual event involving students from across the country is Aug. 5.
Aug 3, 2021
Mantella joins national alliance; signs letter to Congress urging help for immigrant students
President Mantella is a new steering committee member for the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration.
Jul 19, 2021
Mantella on higher education podcast: REP4 focused on the learned experiences of today
The discussion was part of the Changing Higher Ed podcast.
Jul 13, 2021
