President's Forum
President's Forum discussion examines change, opportunity in college athletics
While the current landscape of collegiate athletics is experiencing a significant evolution, the changes can also reveal emerging opportunities for Division II institutions like Grand Valley.
Oct 16, 2025
Wall Street executive shares her leadership keys with Mantella, Economic Club
Carla Harris, one of Wall Street's top executives, an author and renowned public speaker, discussed leadership with President Philomena V. Mantella during a special President's Forum at the Economic Club of Grand Rapids.
Nov 18, 2024
President's Forum guest: How higher education can better address inequities
President Philomena V. Mantella and Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Fatma Mili welcomed David Ruiter, faculty director of the Teaching and Learning Commons at the University of California San Diego.
Feb 20, 2024
President's Forum guest: Higher education must face challenges of climate change
When it comes to solving the greatest challenge facing humanity in the 21st century, higher education must play a leading role, said Bryan Alexander, futurist, author and senior scholar at Georgetown University.
Oct 16, 2023
