August 23, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 20)
President Philomena V. Mantella gives remarks at the University Address August 22.
Photo Credit: Amanda Pitts
President Philomena V. Mantella addressed an audience of faculty and staff members, saying Grand Valley is poised to be a flagship in the future of education as the university community champions an atmosphere of growth in an age of opportunity.
The University Address was held August 22 in the DeVos Center courtyard on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Other speakers were Provost Fatma Mili and Felix Ngassa, professor of chemistry and chair of University Academic Senate.
This article was last edited on August 23, 2023 at 7:30 a.m.
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