President's corner

President Mantella joined panelists who stressed the importance of public-private partnerships at the Mackinac Policy Conference.

June 13, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 18)

Athletics' DEI program earns national honor

SEA of Change was established in 2021 to help eliminate barriers among student athletes and develop a deeper understanding of their fellow Lakers. 

June 13, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 18)
Article by Brian Vernellis

Faculty members receive grants to attend national conference

Attendees said the Faculty Women of Color in the Academy National Conference was supportive and empowering.

May 16, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 17)
Article by Michele Coffill

Students gain high-impact experiences at conference

Faculty members involved in the conference supported students who gave presentations.

May 16, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 17)
Article by Peg West

President's corner

Grand Valley's K-12 Connect tutoring program positioned the university to adopt a national initiative to support students.

May 16, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 17)

Writing majors 'dream big' with help from alumni

Eight alumni who are professional writers offered advice to students during a 'Dream Big' event.

May 16, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 17)

Irwin golf outing benefits student athletes

Cost for faculty and staff members to register is $100.

May 16, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 17)

Prospective students sample campus life at open house events

Students engaged with faculty and staff at an exploration fair and toured housing and campus buildings.

May 16, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 17)

Brittain earns AP Achievement Award

Mary Brittain started working at GVSU more than 40 years ago; a nominator called her a leader with an amazing work ethic.

Featured

April 18, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 16)
Article by Michele Coffill

Campus departments collaborate to host World Voice Day

Sessions during the virtual conference emphasized whole-body health to care for the voice; GVSU choral ensembles also performed.

April 18, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 16)
Article by Clemence Daniere

Artists, curators discuss Field Museum's exhibit during SSD

Artists and staff from Chicago's Field Museum discussed the Native Truths exhibit during Student Scholars Day.

April 18, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 16)
Article by Brian Vernellis

President's corner

President Mantella was a guest on a Diverse Issues in Higher Education podcast, discussing Grand Valley receiving the DOIT certification.

April 18, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 16)

Volunteers needed to help staff commencement ceremonies

Three ceremonies are on April 28-29 at Van Andel Arena.

April 18, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 16)

Pilot program develops, strengthens leadership skills

Leading Lakers offers sessions on leadership, conflict management and building trust.

April 18, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 16)
Article by Brian Vernellis

New changes from IT mean updating password less often

New technology means passwords can be kept for 18 months.

April 18, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 16)

Lecture series invites people with disabilities to discuss self-advocacy

An FTLC grant helped education faculty members bring speakers to give presentations about their challenges and opportunities to students.

Featured

April 4, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 15)
Article by Brian Vernellis

President's corner

President Mantella joined three CEOs on a panel hosted by the Economic Club of Grand Rapids.

April 4, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 15)

Slides, quick facts available for presentations

Resources that quickly tell Grand Valley's story can be added to a presentation or downloaded to share with others.

April 4, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 15)
Article by Michele Coffill

New GVSU initiative encourages STEM-based thinking at local elementary school

Design thinking skills taught in classroom will enhance skills over time, said Ginger Rohwer, MiSTEM regional director.

March 21, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 14)
Article by Clemence Daniere

President's corner

The achievements of Kyra Harris Bolden should be celebrated and serve as a reminder of the steps needed for women and women of color to continue to make progress.

March 21, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 14)