University Development
Mantella: Community partnerships crucial as GVSU focuses on sustaining learning experiences for students
Community members were invited to hear about Grand Valley's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 12, 2020
GVSU leaders pledge supported, flexible learning experience for admitted students during virtual town hall
More than 1,200 new Lakers and their supporters participated.
May 6, 2020
GVSU plans for face-to-face learning this fall, says President Mantella in town hall meeting
Nearly 1,200 new Lakers and their parents attended a virtual Laker town hall meeting May 1 to learn how Grand Valley is preparing for the fall 2020 semester.
May 1, 2020
Special video, photo tribute created to thank GVSU essential workers
Grand Valley's critical employees continue to keep campus moving forward through the COVID-19 pandemic. While most faculty and staff members are working from home, a core team of critical employees from various departments remains on campus.
Apr 30, 2020
The Beckering Family Carillon Tower will turn blue to thank critical workers
The Beckering Family Carillon Tower on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus will turn blue from May 1-15 to thank critical workers for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 29, 2020
GVSU holds historic virtual Board of Trustees meeting
The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees held its April 24 meeting virtually because of the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order in Michigan.
Apr 24, 2020
GVSU names new vice president for Enrollment Development
Grand Valley State University has named B. Donta Truss as its new vice president for Enrollment Development.
Apr 24, 2020
GVSU will take direction from government and CDC on when to resume in-person education, said President Mantella
President Mantella said the events surrounding the pandemic will dictate when campus reopens to everyone. She said the IMT is developing a plan to reopen campus in stages over a period of weeks.
Apr 17, 2020
GVSU announces "test-optional" applications for fall 2021, earmarks $9M for students with hardships
President Philomena V. Mantella said, in an effort to reduce hardship and barriers for prospective students, Grand Valley will go "test-optional" for students applying for the fall 2021 entering class.
Apr 16, 2020
Virtual Laker town hall meeting held for students
President Philomena V. Mantella, along with other university leaders, held a virtual town hall meeting April 10 to update students on how the university is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 10, 2020
