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President Mantella announces lifetime resource for alumni, talent epicenter for community

President Mantella detailed the Laker Lifetime Learning Account, money available to alumni to use for continuing education, and establishment of a talent epicenter, where companies, nonprofits, students and entrepreneurs will collaborate on ideas.

Nov 15, 2019


Soccer semifinals, football to air on ESPN

The Laker soccer team will host Ferris State in the semifinals of the GLIAC tournament on Friday, November 15, in a match to air on ESPN3.

Nov 15, 2019



Film festival expands cultural knowledge through art

The festival is made possible by a 5-year grant from the French Consulate in Chicago. The goal is to inspire the general public to broaden movie consumption to films from different cultures.

Nov 14, 2019


Photo gallery: inauguration week events

About 80 people attended an alumni breakfast at the Eberhard Center November 14, honoring President Philomena V. Mantella as inauguration week activities continue.

Nov 14, 2019


President Mantella unites national, regional educators to activate change

President Philomena V. Mantella brought together education leaders from across the country and region, including Google, Coca-Cola and Sony Music Entertainment, to discuss how to transform education models to better serve students.

Nov 13, 2019


News website name changes to GVNext

Known for nearly two decades as GVNow, the website's name changed to GVNext on November 13 to reflect the next chapter for Grand Valley under President Philomena V. Mantella's leadership.

Nov 12, 2019


GVSU graduate designs updated PBS typeface

Terrance Weinzierl, '08, entered Grand Valley knowing he wanted to study graphic design, a natural fit given his interest in computers and the influence from his mother, an industrial designer and calligrapher who encouraged Weinzierl to study a creative field.

Nov 12, 2019


Previous presidents influence, shape Grand Valley

Throughout its nearly 60-year history, four previous presidents have guided Grand Valley into a comprehensive university with more than 24,000 students.

Nov 12, 2019


Theater production explores women battling glass ceiling

The play, set in the 1990s, has themes that may resonate today, said a student cast member.

Nov 12, 2019