University Initiatives
GVSU sets direction for future
The university's Board of Trustees voted to approve the Reach Higher 2025 strategic plan.
Feb 18, 2022
Mantella discusses REP4 on podcast about future of education
The conversation is from a recently released podcast exploring change in educational systems.
Feb 15, 2022
GVSU honors veterans, announces new initiatives
Students, faculty and staff members who served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard were honored November 11 at the Eleventh Annual Veterans Day Breakfast, hosted by President Philomena V. Mantella.
Nov 11, 2021
Campus survey results used to inform policies; survey opens November 17
Students, faculty and staff members will be invited to participate in the seventh campus climate survey to report their perception and experiences of what it's like to live, learn and work at Grand Valley.
Nov 10, 2021
Student veterans find wide range of support at GVSU
Student veteran Mathias Mapes-Pearson said being part of the Laker Vets community at Grand Valley helped him acclimate to college life and tap into many crucial resources.
Nov 8, 2021
Students from HBCU learn more about GVSU's graduate programs during campus tour
Students from Saint Augustine's University in North Carolina visited campus November 1-2 to learn more about Grand Valley master's degree programs in engineering and computer science.
Nov 2, 2021
Fireside Chat presenter: Creativity can help leaders, change workforce culture
MIT lecturer Dr. Aithan Shapira visited with President Philomena V. Mantella and interim Provost Chris Plouff for the president's Fireside Chat discussion, focusing on creativity amongst leaders and the workforce.
Oct 27, 2021
Mantella, student leaders discuss getting back to normal after COVID during WJR radio interview
Getting back to a normal college experience after COVID-19 and expanding Grand Valley's downtown presence were among topics discussed by students and university leaders during the WJR 2021 College Tour radio program with Guy Gordon.
Oct 26, 2021
GVSU announces gift to transform lives of talented first-generation students
President Philomena V. Mantella announced a gift to create a scholarship program designed to give access and a full-ride scholarship to underserved students who participate in a unique summer program and national pitch event.
Oct 20, 2021
Seventh campus climate survey will open in mid-November
Students, faculty and staff members will be invited to participate in Grand Valley's seventh campus climate survey when it is operational from November 17-December 1.
Oct 14, 2021
