News from Grand Valley State University

Division of People, Equity, and Culture

Grant will enhance campus sexual assault programming

Grand Valley received a $39,472 grant from the Michigan State Police to bolster its campus sexual assault programming.

Dec 20, 2017


GVSU names director of TRIO Veterans Upward Bound

Tim Marroquin brings a diverse, yet familiar background to his new role as director for TRIO Veterans Upward Bound

Dec 11, 2017


Speakers announced for 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration week

Two women who started national movements against acts of oppression will visit campus as keynote speakers during Grand Valley State University's 2018 commemoration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Nov 20, 2017


Celebration held for first-generation students

About 100 first-generation students, along with 65 faculty and staff members, attended the First Annual First Generation College Celebration November 8 in the Kirkhof Center.

Nov 16, 2017


New campus office supports pre-college initiatives

A new campus office, Pathways to College, has opened with goals to provide pre-college programming to underrepresented middle and high school students and inspire them to enroll in college.

Oct 26, 2017


Annual Hispanic gala will honor Haas, others

Grand Valley President Thomas J. Haas will be among the honorees at the 13th annual César E. Chávez Hispanic Excellence Scholarship and Community Awards Gala.

Oct 12, 2017


GVSU earns federal grant to support degree completion for area veterans

Grand Valley received a $1.3 million, five-year federal grant to establish a TRIO Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program, providing free academic support services to low-income veterans who want to complete degree programs.

Oct 11, 2017


Campus Links program earns national attention

Grand Valley was listed among the top 10 best colleges with programs for students who have Autism Spectrum Disorder by Online College Plan, a web resources company.

Oct 9, 2017


Provost gives keynote at Women's Commission event

Maria Cimitile spoke at Grand Valley's Women's Commission Fall Luncheon September 19 and called equity a complex idea that at times masks itself as "sameness."

Sep 20, 2017


GVSU events celebrate Hispanic heritage

Grand Valley's annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration will feature guest lecturers, spoken word poetry, dancing and celebratory cultural events.

Sep 14, 2017