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Community Engagement

BBMS speaker tells audience to get rid of personal baggage, assumptions about students

Adolph Brown, who was the opening keynote speaker for the Black Boys and Men Symposium, set the stage June 14 before he even took the stage at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.

Jun 16, 2023


More than 300 people expected to attend second Black Boys and Men Symposium

The second Black Boys and Men Symposium offers participants opportunities to learn, question and deconstruct barriers that impact the lives of Black boys and men.

Jun 7, 2023


Bernal named to Crain's list of notable DEI leaders

President Philomena V. Mantella called Bernal 'the standard bearer for educational equity'

May 30, 2023


GVSU helping military veterans through United Way project

Volunteers and staff from the Office of Student Life and the Secchia Military and Veterans Resource Center will participate in Operation United, marking the second year of Grand Valley's involvement.

May 18, 2023


Students get their moment to shine at Groundswell showcase

After months of studying and collecting data, local elementary, middle and high school students can finally share their hard work on May 18 as part of the Groundswell Project Showcase at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

May 17, 2023


Newest Battle Creek pipeline scholars recognized during celebration

The students are the fourth cohort since the program was established in 2020.

May 16, 2023


GVSU-authorized charter school volunteers for park project

Students from GVSU-authorized Byron Center Charter School joined Michigan Cares for Tourism to spruce up Lake Macatawa Campground, Holland State Park, Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park and Muskegon State Park.

Apr 20, 2023


Autism Education Center continues work focusing on inclusion, best classroom experiences

Inclusion is also the emphasis on the center's upcoming annual conference.

Apr 18, 2023


GVSU K-12 tutoring program has helped thousands, continues to grow

The program also offers valuable experiential learning opportunities for tutors.

Apr 13, 2023


Leaders from GVSU, Corewell Health celebrate inaugural cohort of scholars

30 students were celebrated as the inaugural cohort of Corewell Health Nurse Scholars during a reception April 10 at the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health on GVSU's Health Campus.

Apr 10, 2023