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Mantella featured on Changing Higher Ed podcast showcasing innovation at Grand Valley

Mantella was featured in the episode "Beyond Ideas: Implementing Innovative Structures in Higher Education" discussing Grand Valley’s programs including REP4, Laker Accelerated Talent Link and more.

Nov 7, 2023



GVSU receives federal grant to improve nursing workforce readiness through simulation

The $1.5 million grant will increase the high-impact learning opportunities for students using multiple-patient simulations.

Nov 2, 2023


After three decades, wrestling returns as a varsity sport to Grand Valley

More than 1,500 fans watched the Lakers beat Cornerstone University, 30-12.

Nov 1, 2023



Educators will discuss civility in public schools at 10th annual Civil Discourse Symposium

Panelists will discuss how school libraries have become sites of debated censorship and history curricula sources of contention.

Oct 31, 2023


Grand Valley student-centric programs featured at second annual Kent ISD State of the Student

President Mantella spoke to K-12 educators about the REP4 Alliance and other GVSU-led initiatives at the second annual Listen. Learn. Lead. State of the Student summit.

Oct 30, 2023


GVSU students, local employers set to start talent-creation program

A celebration Oct. 30 marked the establishment of the initial cohort.

Oct 30, 2023


Vamos Lakers: Broadcasters share Spanish-language play-by-play with GVSU fans

Miguel Esparza and Elio Benitez, both from Chicago, are providing a Spanish-language broadcast of the Lakers' home football games to broaden GVSU's appeal with a growing Hispanic/Latino population on campus and in West Michigan.

Oct 27, 2023


No. 2 Lakers welcome Michigan Tech for Homecoming game

Grand Valley brings its high-powered offense to this weekend's Homecoming game against Michigan Tech. The Lakers and Huskies meet at 3 p.m. on October 28 at Lubbers Stadium.

Oct 26, 2023