Office of the Provost
Student Award Convocation virtually recognizes top achievers, excellence in disciplines
The annual ceremony recognizes students who have been nominated for top awards, recognizing overall achievements in the classroom and on campus, and students who achieved excellence in every graduate and undergraduate discipline.
Apr 10, 2020
President Mantella holds virtual Laker town hall meeting for parents and guardians
University leaders answered questions about university finances, remote learning, student support services and academic policies.
Apr 8, 2020
President Mantella holds first in a series of virtual Laker town hall meetings
President Philomena V. Mantella led a virtual town hall meeting April 6 to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the university.
Apr 6, 2020
Faculty honored for scholarship, teaching excellence at annual awards convocation
Faculty members were honored February 11 for their research, teaching, service years and scholarship at the awards convocation held at the DeVos Center.
Feb 12, 2020
Student Success Network expands three-fold based on good results
Following good results from the pilot year, the Student Success Network has expanded to include all first-year students.
Feb 10, 2020
Convocation ceremony will recognize faculty members for service, teaching, research
Faculty members will be honored for their research, teaching and scholarship, and service years during the annual Faculty Awards Convocation set for Tuesday, February 11, 4 p.m. at the DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium.
Feb 3, 2020
University, partners celebrate opening of outreach center in Battle Creek
Leaders from Grand Valley, W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Battle Creek Public Schools celebrated January 7 the opening of the university's outreach center and a collaborative effort to increase regional access to educational support resources.
Jan 7, 2020
GVSU, Bridge Magazine will host town hall about water priorities
Grand Valley and the Center for Michigan/Bridge Magazine will co-host a town hall discussion about the state's water priorities and the economic activity generated from the natural resource.
Oct 28, 2019
Campus partners will host OER symposium
More than 75 percent of students surveyed reported they skipped buying or renting a textbook due to the cost. This statistic, from a survey by University Libraries, calls to attention the expense of textbooks. University Academic Senate, Student Senate and the Office of the Provost, along with other campus partners support a universitywide commitment to Open Educational Resources (OER).
Oct 15, 2019
Soman named dean of College of Education
Provost Maria Cimitile has named Sherril Soman dean of the College of Education. Soman had been serving as interim dean since July 2018.
Sep 18, 2019
