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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


Celebrate grand opening of faculty-staff Laker Club with complimentary lunch

The Laker Club, a new dining option for faculty and staff members, will offer a complimentary lunch buffet to faculty and staff members on November 21-22.

Nov 14, 2022


GVSU announces new employment program for student veterans

Program lauded as 'shareable blueprint that has the ability to make a widespread and lasting impact'

Nov 11, 2022


Grand Valley State president secured until 2029

Board of Trustees votes to keep President Philomena V. Mantella in her position until June 2029

Nov 4, 2022


Bernal named to Crain's list of LGBTQ leaders

Jesse Bernal, chief of staff to the president and vice president for Inclusion and Equity, was named a 2022 Notable LGBTQ Business Leader by Crain's Detroit Business.

Oct 5, 2022


GVSU, Trinity Health Medical Group leaders celebrate expanded partnership

Leaders at Grand Valley and Trinity Health Medical Group celebrated their expanded partnership during a ribbon-cutting ceremony September 27 at the Campus Health Center.

Sep 28, 2022


REP4 National Convening showcases student ideas for education equity

Watch and vote for best learner-devised ideas in higher ed

Sep 22, 2022


GVSU sees increase in first-year students

Nearly 4,000 first-year students enrolled, a 3 percent increase over last year.

Sep 20, 2022


Fireside Chat: Institutions must prepare students to be globally minded

Tia Brown McNair with the American Association of Colleges & Universities returned to Grand Valley to discuss more about her book and what the leadership of colleges and universities can do to become more student ready.

Sep 14, 2022


REP4 National Convening to showcase student-led higher ed innovations

Event will showcase student ideas, allow upvoting to help determine future programming.

Sep 14, 2022