Academic Excellence
GVSU ranks first in state, among top in the nation, on 'Best for Vets' list
Grand Valley ranked as the top Michigan college or university, 11th nationally, in the 2025 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges rankings.
Dec 2, 2025
GVSU collaboration powers return of national conference on student research
Building on its partnership with Grand Valley, the Council on Undergraduate Research has announced that its flagship event will return to Grand Rapids in 2027 — marking the city’s second time hosting the national gathering in three years.
Aug 27, 2025
Speaker: Stronger connections in classrooms create stronger students
FTLC speaker shared ideas how faculty can create space in their classrooms for relationship building.
Aug 14, 2025
GVSU students to be honored at annual awards convocation
Students who have excelled in and out of the classroom will be honored at 6 p.m. on April 14 at the Student Awards Convocation in the Eberhard Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Apr 10, 2025
From snacks to a living-learning community, engineering students thrive with additional academic support
Recent initiatives established by the Padnos College of Engineering have helped students persist and thrive in the program.
Jan 28, 2025
GVSU secures state grant to help retain graduates in Michigan
President Philomena V. Mantella and Vice President for Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach B. Donta Truss announced that the university was selected for the first round of a state-funded initiative, the Make MI Home grants.
Oct 17, 2024
Data shows GVSU No. 1 in nation at retaining graduates in state
Research by the Upjohn Institute shows that nearly five GVSU graduates remain in the state for every $100,000 in state funds — the best return on investment of any university in the nation.
Aug 26, 2024
Top students will be recognized at annual award convocation
The Student Award Convocation on April 8 will recognize top scholars and students who will receive Excellence-in-a-Discipline Award.
Apr 2, 2024
Outstanding faculty members will be recognized at awards convocation
The campus community is invited to attend the February 15 ceremony at the DeVos Center.
Feb 6, 2024
GVSU becomes first U.S. team to win international business competition
A team of Grand Valley students recently won the Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition, becoming the first group from the United States to win the event in its 11-year history.
Jan 19, 2024
