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GVSU receives national recognition for excellence in fundraising and support for students
The university recently concluded a successful Laker Effect campaign, started in July 2012, which raised $130 million.
Jun 19, 2020
Mantella, administrators explain planning process to return to campus in Fall 2020
At a virtual Town Hall for current students and parents on June 18, President Philomena V. Mantella and Grand Valley administrators detailed extensive planning that is currently underway to ensure that a return to campus is as safe and clean as possible.
Jun 18, 2020
GVSU staff member encourages community to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a holiday that brings people together to celebrate community, listen to speakers, sing and enjoy food. Takeelia Garrett, the student ombuds and co-chair of the Black Faculty and Staff Association at Grand Valley, said this year the celebration means even more.
Jun 18, 2020
Incident Management Team update
In preparation for the Fall 2020 semester, university leaders have been working on a plan for how students will safely return to live and learn on campus. Fall 2020 Move-in will be extended to five days to allow for social and physical distancing.
Jun 18, 2020
A message from President Philomena V. Mantella
President Philomena V. Mantella sent a message to the campus community June 17, 2020, addressing racial and social injustice.
Jun 17, 2020
Outdoor campus visits and tours to begin August 3, self-guided tours to launch in July
During a June 16 town hall, new Lakers learned about academic planning for fall, student life opportunities and procedures being taken to keep campus as safe as possible.
Jun 16, 2020
GVSU-related program awards grants to K-12 districts for promoting water education
The From Students to Stewards Initiative is a collaboration with State of Michigan partners to help cultivate the next generation of water stewards, leaders and decision-makers.
Jun 16, 2020
Alumna leads Grand Rapids window activation project
An alumna led a group of local artists to create meaningful murals on the many boarded-up businesses in downtown Grand Rapids. Some businesses were left with broken windows and other damage following a night of unrest after the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis. Jasmine Bruce, '18, is one of the organizers of the Windows GR activation project. The goal of the activation is more than beautification, it's a powerful way "to amplify Black voices in the community."
Jun 15, 2020
Society of Women Engineers creates educational videos for students learning at home
When COVID-19 interrupted conventional learning for students across the country, many groups and educators worked to create virtual resources for students to continue learning. Grand Valley's Society of Women Engineers was one of those groups, creating a variety of educational and instructional videos for the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing's YouTube channel that show how to do experiments at home, while exploring the concepts behind them.
Jun 15, 2020
Two recent graduates credit Thompsons for providing them access to college
The coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis are not stopping two recent Grand Valley graduates from starting their careers. Both women credit a generous Detroit couple for helping them get to college in the first place.
Jun 12, 2020
