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Networks of Support team relies on community connections to arrange tutoring service

A network of tutors from Grand Valley is available to offer free assistance to sixth-12th graders as they finish their school's remote learning lessons.

May 28, 2020


GVSU online summer math program offers college-going students updated instruction, credits and coaching

The Math Advantage program gives students the tools to be successful in an online class, while learning college math and earning four credits. The program also offers tutoring and one-on-one success coaching.

May 27, 2020


'Lakers Together' can change the culture

As Grand Valley prepares for returning to campus, Lakers will experience a fall semester different than any other. The "Lakers Together - Standing Apart" campaign is a campuswide effort to reinforce the best of Laker culture by always caring for each other.

May 27, 2020


Incident Management Team update

As university leaders prepare for the start of a new academic year, members of the IMT have been making recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team, using public health and CDC guidance.

May 26, 2020


Mantella appointed to Michigan Education Trust Board of Directors

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella to the board of the Michigan Education Trust (MET). 

May 25, 2020


GVSU staff member to present in statewide virtual summit on student voting

The Michigan Student Voting summit is sponsored by Campus Vote Project and the All-In Campus Democracy Challenge. GVSU hosted the summit in the spring of 2019 and is assisting with planning this year's event.

May 20, 2020


Faculty, staff, graduate students can access free virtual mentoring, career development

Faculty, staff and graduate students now have free access to online career development and virtual mentoring resources through the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD).

May 20, 2020


President Mantella tells alumni experiential learning may look different in the fall, but will have the same impact

Alumni from more than a dozen states joined a May 19 virtual town hall with President Philomena V. Mantella and university leaders to learn how Grand Valley is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 19, 2020


Student Employment + initiative enhances opportunities for students, faculty and staff members

In a time when jobs and internships, either for credit or not-for-credit, are difficult for students to come by, a student employment initiative will enhance the opportunities at Grand Valley while providing experiential learning.

May 19, 2020


Remote learning stories: Aspiring art therapist finds solace during pandemic in creating art

Katie Daiek's pieces reflect how the pandemic has elevated even simple objects and actions.

May 19, 2020