President Philomena V. Mantella encourages faculty and staff members
to participate in the Reach
Higher 2025 Showcase on April 21 at the DeVos Center on the Pew
Grand Rapids Campus.
“This first showcase will be a fun opportunity for the campus and
West Michigan communities to truly experience what we mean when we say
this university enriches society through excellent teaching, active
scholarship, advancement of equity and public service,” Mantella said.
“Empowered learning, innovative research, entrepreneurial ideas,
community outreach and other work at Grand Valley improves our campus
and builds a stronger Michigan economy.”
Aviation students can complete the Bachelor of Applied Science degree program in Traverse City, or online, and have tangible professional benefits within the industry.
A Detroit News article centered on university governance and a Brookings article called the Thompson Scholars program a model solution for increasing access for students from middle-income families.
Now working in the Division of Enrollment Development and College Futures, Ngassa discusses how his background serves as a bridge between enrollment and academic affairs.