Office of the Provost

Speaker: 'Through food, we learn about the Black roots of Juneteenth'

The keynote speaker for Grand Valley's inaugural celebration said connecting food to Juneteenth is a long-standing tradition for Black Americans and a way for all Americans to better understand the nation's newest federal holiday.

Jun 19, 2023

speaker at side behind podium, people seated at round tables

Battle Creek

KCC students who want to transfer to GVSU benefit from agreement

Leaders from both institutions signed an articulation agreement to improve pathways to GVSU degrees

May 5, 2023

four people seated at two tables, at left is Kellogg Community College leaders with banner in back, at right are President Mantella and Provost Mili with banners in background

Reach Higher 2025

Reach Higher Showcase provides stage for action and innovation

Inaugural event highlights more than 120 faculty, staff and student initiatives

Apr 21, 2023

A Reach Higher Showcase banner hangs from a post outside the DeVos Center, surrounded by blossoming trees.

Office of the Provost

Event celebrates student academic, leadership achievements

A new award presented at the Student Awards Convocation went to a student who, at one point, dropped out of college.

Apr 17, 2023

a black and white photo of John Wen typing on a laptop at his dining room table; he is wearing a golf shirt

Civic Engagement

Civic Engagement Showcase returns to highlight campus-community partnerships

After a three-year absence, the Civic Engagement Showcase returns on April 6, offering campus and community members space to share their partnerships on issues that impact everyone.

Mar 30, 2023

At right, Travus Burton, director for Civic Learning and Community Engagement, looks at a poster presentation from the 2019 Civic Engagement Showcase.

Fireside Chats

Higher education can learn from journalism's challenges, says Fireside Chat speaker

President Philomena V. Mantella and Provost Fatma Mili welcomed Byron White, the associate provost for urban research and community engagement at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, as the guest to their Fireside Chat.

Mar 14, 2023

Byron White answers a question during Fireside Chat discussion.

First-Rate Faculty

Ngassa named ACE Fellow for next academic year

The chemistry professor's interest in continuing Grand Valley's commitment to educational equity prompted his fellowship application.

Feb 23, 2023

Felix Ngassa in academic regalia speaks at a podium during a commencement ceremony.

Office of the Provost

GVSU Quest Series looks at issues surrounding Turkey-Syria earthquakes

Provost Fatma Mili will lead a webinar discussion with GVSU experts, to reflect on the timely issues surrounding the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria.

Feb 21, 2023