University Initiatives

REP4, Steelcase collaborate on better futures

Mantella appears in national webcast to talk equity in education, REP4

Dec 1, 2022


Mantella among authors of letter to Congress urging permanent protection for DACA students

President Philomena V. Mantella and other university presidents sent a letter to Congress, urging members to pass bipartisan legislation before the end of the year to protect DACA recipients and Dreamers.

Dec 1, 2022



Giving Tuesday focuses on nourishing students in need at Replenish

Campus community rallies around food and basic needs bank serving students

Nov 22, 2022


GVSU announces new employment program for student veterans

Program lauded as 'shareable blueprint that has the ability to make a widespread and lasting impact'

Nov 11, 2022


Princeton Review recognizes GVSU's commitment to sustainability in latest college guide

For the 13th consecutive year, Grand Valley has been included in the Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges.

Nov 9, 2022


GVSU trustees approve new degree program that builds on technical associate degree

Grand Valley's Board of Trustees approved a new degree program designed for students who completed an associate of applied science degree and want to strengthen their academic skills to take the next step in their careers.

Nov 4, 2022


Campus members will share their stories, hopes for country at next Talking Together event

Input from campus community members on their hopes for the future of a divided country will be the focus of the next Talking Together event.

Oct 27, 2022


GVSU partners with Michigan Works! to offer job seekers short-term training programs

Grand Valley's Traverse City Regional Center has partnered with Michigan Works! on a program that assists job seekers in rural areas who want to transition from education and training programs to better-paying jobs and careers.

Oct 18, 2022


Summer program is bridge to success for Oliver Wilson Scholars

Nearly 100 first-year students who participate in the Oliver Wilson Scholars program are off to a solid academic year after spending six weeks on campus in the summer, taking classes and learning to navigate university resources.

Oct 17, 2022