Division of People, Equity, and Culture
Board of Trustees approves campus Master Plan update
Plan envisions evolution of Pew, Allendale, Health campuses over next 5-10 years
Feb 24, 2023
Q&A: Alisha Davis
Recently appointed the assistant vice president for the social justice centers and director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Davis shares how she focuses on supporting marginalized students and creating a sense of belonging on campus.
Feb 13, 2023
MLK speaker: King evolved as a civil rights leader
The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, in partnership with the Division of Inclusion and Equity, welcomed Mary Frances Berry to the Pew Grand Rapids Campus as part of Grand Valley's Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week.
Jan 20, 2023
Wallace weaves personal history into MLK keynote presentation
Jerry Wallace, '09, is the president of Danville Community College in Virginia.
Jan 18, 2023
MLK keynote speaker: 'The trouble is us, we are serpents in the garden'
Americans are so divided and divisive, Eddie Glaude Jr. said on the first day of Grand Valley's Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Commemoration Week, their "elbows rub but their hearts are apart."
Jan 17, 2023
Athletics' diversity, inclusion practices honored at NCAA national conference
GVSU's Athletics Department was honored on January 13 in San Antonio, Texas, at the NCAA Convention as this year's recipient of the NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association Award for Diversity and Inclusion.
Jan 13, 2023
Faculty member named to new position to oversee social justice centers, lead OMA
Alisha Davis will serve as assistant vice president for the Social Justice Centers and director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Jan 9, 2023
Slate of campus events planned to commemorate legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Events include three keynote speakers, a silent march on campus and a day of service.
Jan 9, 2023
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
Olympic gold medalist sees historic win as a catalyst to give back, honor Indigenous traditions
From Olympic gold medalist to nonprofit founder and spokesperson, Mills' message continues to inspire indigenous athletes like himself.
Nov 18, 2022
