Enrollment Development
GVSU sees increase in first-year and diverse students
Campus leaders said efforts to show students the quality and personal attention they will receive at GVSU are working.
Sep 13, 2021
GVSU receives federal grant to increase number of Kent, Muskegon county residents with college degrees, help fill talent gap
Grand Valley received a new $1.2 million federal grant to help increase the number of adults in Kent and Muskegon counties who pursue post-secondary education or vocational training.
Aug 31, 2021
New students participating in Laker Connections find immediate communities
Hundreds of diverse students who participated in Laker Connection orientations immediately found communities on campus.
Aug 26, 2021
Oliver Wilson Scholars set up for success after completing summer program
Nearly 60 incoming students have already completed their first six weeks of college by participating as Oliver Wilson Scholars, a program designed to support diverse students and set them up for success.
Aug 20, 2021
Facing teacher shortage, TRIO program focuses on recruiting, preparing future educators
As the nation faces a teacher shortage, the program focuses on recruiting and preparing students who would be future educators.
Jul 30, 2021
Back on campus: TRIO Upward Bound wraps summer program, sees scholarship success
After a year of connecting virtually, TRIO Upward Bound staff members were excited to welcome students on campus for five weeks of summer programming.
Jul 15, 2021
Detroit school students learn about the future of college success at 8th grade ceremony
Students at Detroit Achievement Academy learned they will have guaranteed admission to Grand Valley when they graduate from high school.
Jun 3, 2021
FVSU students visit GVSU campuses, West Michigan businesses
12 students from the Georgia university are in the area to learn more about the pipeline program.
May 10, 2021
Truss, free-tuition program highlighted in journal
B. Donta Truss, vice president for Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach, was highlighted in the May issue of Enrollment Management Report.
May 5, 2021
Philanthropic Michigan couple gives additional $52 million to help college students
A Michigan couple is contributing millions in support of their commitment to change lives through education.
Apr 26, 2021