Enrollment Development
Agreement with HBCU creates pathway for students, helps diversify area workforce
Grand Valley signed an agreement with an HBCU in Georgia that will support students in a master's degree program in engineering/computing and help diversify the talent pipeline for West Michigan employers.
Apr 8, 2021
Be a Laker, Bring a Laker Admissions referral program aids faculty, staff recruiters
Faculty, staff members can sign up for an information session about the program on February 17-18.
Feb 15, 2021
GVSU offers tuition-free program for qualified students from six Michigan counties
University leaders are committed to opening access to higher education and have announced a tuition-free program for students from low-income backgrounds who live in six Michigan counties.
Feb 8, 2021
TRIO programs built to support first-generation students show high retention rates
TRIO is one example of how Grand Valley supports first-generation students.
Dec 8, 2020
Referral program for prospective students uses 'word of mouth' advertising
"Be a Laker, Bring a Laker" gives current students, faculty and staff members and alumni the tools they need to recruit students to Grand Valley.
Nov 10, 2020
Three TRIO programs receive $4.5 million in federal grants to support first-generation students
Three TRIO programs at Grand Valley received federal grants totaling $4.5 million over five years to continue supporting students who are first in their families to attend college or have limited incomes.
Sep 2, 2020
Truss selected to participate in national higher education leadership initiative
B. Donta Truss, Grand Valley's recently named vice president for Enrollment Development, has been selected to participate in a premier leadership development program of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
Jun 24, 2020
A message from President Philomena V. Mantella
President Philomena V. Mantella sent a message to the campus community June 17, 2020, addressing racial and social injustice.
Jun 17, 2020
Two recent graduates credit Thompsons for providing them access to college
The coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis are not stopping two recent Grand Valley graduates from starting their careers. Both women credit a generous Detroit couple for helping them get to college in the first place.
Jun 12, 2020
GVSU names new chief digital officer
Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella has announced the selection of Milos Topic, Ph.D., as vice president and chief digital officer.
Jun 10, 2020
