University Initiatives
Final GVSU Presidential Roundtable: Bringing America together
The discussion will center on lessons learned from earlier challenging eras in U.S. history.
Mar 30, 2021
GVSU to open 'game-changing' immersive housing options in Grand Rapids
Four new housing options will open for first-year or transfer students at Grand Valley this fall, offering an immersive experience that puts them in the heart of Grand Rapids.
Mar 30, 2021
National journalists who covered key recent events discuss current political climate, how they do their work
The journalists were part of a virtual conversation for the Presidential Roundtable series.
Mar 22, 2021
Next GVSU Presidential Roundtable to examine elections and the role of media
Two national reporters will join the university's four most recent presidents for the discussion.
Mar 18, 2021
Community members offer ideas for GVSU's future, creating best learning atmosphere as part of Reach Higher 2025 discussion
Participants especially emphasized the importance of experiential learning for student success.
Mar 16, 2021
Reach Higher 2025 huddle participants urged to dream big while considering strategies for GVSU's future
Leaders held the huddle to gather input as the strategic plan enters a new phase.
Mar 1, 2021
K-12 Connect serves more than 1,800 K-12 students with virtual tutoring
meeting. K-12 Connect, part of President Philomena V. Mantella's Networks of Support, began in March 2020 in response to learning loss during the pandemic. In less than a year, more than 1,800 K-12 students already received more than 7,500 hours of virtual tutoring.
Feb 26, 2021
GVSU expands reach in K-12 schools, announces idea accelerator
President Philomena V. Mantella introduced a new accelerator for K-12 students and showcased the success of a virtual tutoring program at the university's February 26 Board of Trustees meeting.
Feb 26, 2021
Students, faculty and staff discuss campus environment and priorities in Reach Higher 2025 huddle
Grand Valley students joined faculty and staff members to share ideas for the university's future. A new strategic plan will emerge from these Reach Higher 2025 huddles and will run from 2022 through 2025.
Feb 25, 2021
Despite insurrection, Constitution "worked" during January 6 armed attack on Capitol
Despite a strong challenge in the face of an armed insurrection in the U.S. Capitol on January 6, the U.S. Constitution worked, and ultimately resulted in the peaceful transfer of power from one presidential administration to the next, said Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center.
Feb 24, 2021
