August 31, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 1)

Mantella empowers, diversifies university leadership

Philomena V. Mantella's tenure as president has been marked by tremendous appreciation of the essence of Grand Valley and the tremendous energy to innovate and engage with others at all levels of education.

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August 31, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 1)
Article by Mary Eilleen Lyon

Third faculty member earns Fulbright Scholar award

Steeve Buckridge, professor of African and Caribbean history, earned a Fulbright Scholar award and will teach in a country where he has led study abroad trips.

August 31, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 1)
Article by Michele Coffill

GVFaces: David Robinson, '10

A 2010 Grand Valley graduate earned an NAACP Image Award for his work promoting an album by Detroit gospel group The Clark Sisters.

August 31, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 1)
Article by Michele Coffill

Faculty and Staff Sketches

Members of the campus community who published articles, gave presentations or received accolades are listed.

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School of Engineering celebrates experiential learning

The School of Engineering hosted its annual Engineering Design Conference in early August, a tradition that dates back more than 25 years.

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Detroit leaders learn about university's regional ambassador program

University leaders and members of the Board of Trustees met with Detroit area leaders August 16 to create a new ambassadors program that will expand opportunities for southeast Michigan's students, adult learners and business owners.

August 31, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 1)
Article by Michele Coffill


The GVSU Forum is published by University Communications; it is distributed bimonthly during the academic year and monthly during the spring/summer semesters. Send publication items to Michele Coffill, editor, c/o [email protected]. Web: gvsu.edu/forum

University Communications Staff:
Michele Coffill editorial director
Bill Cuppy assistant vice president, UComm – Creative and Multimedia Services
Sarah Dudinetz  social media manager
Ronda Huster university communications assistant
Katherine Kemp motion graphic designer
Chris Knape assistant vice president, UComm – Media and Public Relations
Dave LeFurge-McLeod senior videographer
Tony Packer associate director of video and multimedia
Amanda Pitts photography services manager
Julianna Schrier  social media coordinator
Corey Stamps  multimedia project specialist
Kendra Stanley-Mills associate director of photography
Brian Vernellis senior writer
Peg West  director of digital strategy and media relations
Samantha Drougle, student writer
Thomas Garrett, student writer

Other University Communications publications:
Grand Valley Magazine, flagship publication for GVSU; visit gvsu.edu/gvmagazine 
GVNext, digital publication; visit gvsu.edu/gvnext , for daily news updates and video features