GVSU in photos, May 2026: Joy, connections and a chance to relish Valley Campus and City Campus beauty
Jun 1, 2026
Partners
Together we work towards a more inclusive and equitable campus and community
FTLC
We partner with the FTLC
The Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center 's mission: Guided by the ideals of liberal education and the principles of inclusive excellence, the Pew FTLC strengthens the university in carrying out its primary mission of teaching and learning.
THE EIC liaison is Dana Munk ([email protected])
GVNext News
Hands-on learning sparks healthcare career exploration in Traverse City
High school students from Northern Michigan gathered at GVSU's Traverse City Regional Center this week to explore healthcare careers through hands-on learning.
May 29, 2026
Reimagining chemistry education inside a correctional facility
Inside Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility, incarcerated students are completing hands-on chemistry labs and exceeding expectations in GVSU's education program.
May 28, 2026
Curiosity and creativity drive Detroit TRIO STEAM Summit at Michigan Central
Students from University Prep High Schools in Detroit explored virtual reality, sustainability research and collaborative problem-solving during the TRIO Upward Bound Detroit STEAM Summit at Michigan Central.
May 26, 2026
Imagining the future of student-led learning at Michigan Central REP4® Detroit Design Blitz
The event was made possible by GVSU’s Charter Schools Office Impact 30 grant.
May 8, 2026
PEOPLE, EQUITY AND CULTURE
We partner with Inclusion and Equity
Mission: Through collaboration, consultation, and leadership with students, faculty, staff, administrators and community partners, the Division of Inclusion and Equity advances GVSU’s social justice framework for equity and inclusion. The division coordinates sustainable and strategic institutional efforts to engage all members of the community while also intentionally supporting and advocating for historically underrepresented communities. The division’s work furthers the university's liberal education and student-centered mission.
It hosts the
Equity and Inclusion Institute
Office of Civil Rights and Title IX
Activation and Accountability Leadership Team (AALT), Genevieve Elrod is our representative
Our ex officio members are Robert Shorty (VP for People, Equity and Culture) and Marlene Kowalski-Brown (Associate Vice President & Deputy Chief Inclusion and Equity Officer)