GVSU community takes part in Juneteenth celebration
The event, held in Kirkhof Center on the Valley Campus, included dancing, performances, crafts, food and more.
Jun 18, 2026
“Our empowered educational experience grounded in the liberal arts and sciences is resonating across Michigan and beyond as we are readying our students to make an immediate and lifetime impact.”
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Philomena V. Mantella, President, Grand Valley State University
GVSU-MICHIGAN CENTRAL PARTNERSHIP
In October, Grand Valley State University was invited to partner with Michigan Central to support Detroit’s innovation economy by connecting education, skills development, and career opportunities for the next generation of Michigan’s workforce. As part of the partnership announcement, GVSU President Philomena Mantella sat down with Michigan Central Chief Operating Officer Carolina Pluszczynski for a discussion about the impact this relationship will make on the entire state.
Insights and Ideas
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Mantella interviews 2 former U.S. presidents, caps milestone year chairing Economic Club
President Mantella interviews Bush, Clinton during 50th Anniversary celebration for Grand Rapids Econ Club
Jun 5, 2026
In Brookings article, Mantella finds promise for higher education's ‘missing middle’ in Thompson Scholars’ shared-investment approach
Could model created by philanthropists at GVSU and other universities help solve higher ed access/success equation for middle-income families?
May 25, 2026