News from Grand Valley State University

Office of the Provost

Drake appointed as provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs

President Philomena V. Mantella announced the permanent appointment on April 11.

Apr 11, 2025


GVSU celebrates innovation, research at Student Scholars Day

For nearly 30 years, Student Scholars Day has provided students opportunities to collaborate with faculty mentors, expand their academic interests and contribute to the advancement of their field of study.

Apr 9, 2025


President's Forum guest: Future workforce requires responsive partnerships

GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella chatted with Kristen Fox, CEO of Business-Higher Education Forum, as part of her President's Forum discussion series.

Mar 25, 2025


Faculty will be recognized for outstanding teaching, scholarship, service at ceremony

The 18th annual Faculty Awards Convocation is February 18 at the DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium.

Feb 10, 2025


New dean of engineering will bring vast industry, education leadership to position

Adebayo "Bayo" Ogundipe has deep experience in engineering education and with industry. He is a professor and engineering department head at James Madison University.

Dec 9, 2024


Nursing celebrates 50 years while looking ahead at community event

At more than 50 years old, the Kirkhof College of Nursing looked ahead to its future during a community event November 12 at the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health.

Nov 12, 2024


Consortium marks milestone: agreements with 10 partners

The HBCU/HSI Consortium welcomed its ninth and 10th partners: Wilberforce University and Voorhees University.

Oct 30, 2024


GVSU secures state grant to help retain graduates in Michigan

President Philomena V. Mantella and Vice President for Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach B. Donta Truss announced that the university was selected for the first round of a state-funded initiative, the Make MI Home grants.

Oct 17, 2024


Great Lakes History Conference speakers will relate historic substance abuse in warfare to current events

Speakers at the annual conference will explore the theme 'Intoxicated Warfare: Psychoactive Substances, Violence and Trauma.'

Sep 24, 2024


GVSU's direct credit program expands, Michigan high school students benefit

More than 200 high school students are earning college credits through established partnerships among Grand Valley State , intermediate school districts, technical education centers and high schools.

Sep 18, 2024