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GVSU Fall Class of 2020 to be recognized during virtual celebration

All graduates, families and supporters are invited to the celebration on Friday, December 11 at 7 p.m. on the universityýs Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Dec 7, 2020


Graduate student supports peers in planning first statewide virtual programming conference

When planning Fall 2020 programming, Caroline Murray said she found herself in a sticky situation. As a graduate student in Grand Valleyýs Office of Student Life, part of Murrayýs role is advising the Campus Activities Board. Planning virtual activities and events for students to make connections proved to be no easy task.

Nov 18, 2020


Members of GVSU Black sorority begin campaign for endowed scholarship

Members of a historically Black sorority are raising money to support students while ensuring their own legacy on campus.

Nov 18, 2020


Dozens of GVSU students vote on campus; Mantella encourages dignity and respect

Dozens of Grand Valley students waited in line on Election Day to cast their ballot at the satellite Allendale Township Clerk's Office on campus.

Nov 3, 2020


Election Day activities on campus include Walk to Vote, remarks from Mantella

In a final push to encourage the campus community to vote, Grand Valley will host activities and remarks from university and area leaders on Election Day.

Oct 28, 2020


GVSU community members march in solidarity for Black lives

More than 100 GVSU students, faculty and staff members marched through the Allendale Campus in solidarity for racial equality.

Oct 9, 2020


GVSU students able to vote at on-campus satellite clerk's office

A one-stop shop coming to Grand Valley's Allendale Campus will allow students to register to vote, request an absentee ballot and vote in person ahead of Election Day.

Oct 9, 2020


Virtual Convocation celebration to be webcast August 28

Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella will address incoming students during a virtual Convocation ceremony Friday, August 28.

Aug 26, 2020


GVSU staff member to present in statewide virtual summit on student voting

The Michigan Student Voting summit is sponsored by Campus Vote Project and the All-In Campus Democracy Challenge. GVSU hosted the summit in the spring of 2019 and is assisting with planning this year's event.

May 20, 2020


Not a typical year: GVSU's virtual graduate celebration recognizes class of 2020

Grand Valley seniors had expected to gather in a large arena, hear inspiring speeches, listen for their name to be called and shake hands with President Philomena V. Mantella. However, this is not a typical year.

Apr 24, 2020