University Initiatives
Mantella op-ed: Colleges, universities need to provide better services for veterans
President Philomena V. Mantella called on colleges and universities to provide better support for veterans who enroll after leaving the military.
Oct 13, 2021
Enrollment in accelerated degree program increases by more than 70 percent
Enrollment in a unique, accelerated degree completion program for adult learners rose 72 percent over last year.
Oct 12, 2021
GVSU expanding K-12 tutoring program to provide wider student support, boost tutor availability
Three K-12 tutoring options are now available.
Sep 29, 2021
GVSU again earns national recognition for committing to diversity, inclusion
This marks the fourth time GVSU has earned the HEED Award, also receiving it in 2020, 2019 and 2012.
Sep 21, 2021
GVSU leaders sign second agreement in HBCU pipeline program
GVSU leaders signed a second agreement with a Historically Black College/University, giving students at Saint Augustine's University in North Carolina opportunities to earn master's degrees in advanced computing or engineering fields in as little as five years.
Sep 20, 2021
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 Pew Campus living-learning communities welcome first students
Students who moved into the new Living-Learning Communities on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus August 25 were exactly where they wanted to be: downtown.
Aug 25, 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
Mantella names four faculty members as Presidential Fellows
President Philomena V. Mantella named four faculty members as new Presidential Fellows to engage with university leadership on various initiatives.
Aug 9, 2021
