Center for Women and Gender Equity

'We're all writing our story': Sixth annual Girls of Color Summit kicks off Women's History Month at GVSU

Almost 270 middle and high school students from 22 schools across Michigan attended the Sixth Annual Girls of Color Summit on March 1.

Mar 2, 2024


Giving Tuesday will focus on Replenish, helping ensure students have access to food, basic needs

For the second consecutive year, the Grand Valley community will rally around the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund during Giving Tuesday, the national philanthropic day of giving after Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

Nov 21, 2023




Bolden shares story of her journey from GVSU to state supreme court

Krya Harris Bolden, who has sat on the Michigan Supreme Court since January and is the first Black woman to hold that seat, said a moment of time during her Grand Valley years has stuck with her.

Mar 16, 2023


Michigan Supreme Court justice will give keynote at EqualiTEA

Kyra Harris Bolden, '10, will give remarks at the March 16 event, which is the 20th anniversary of this signature celebration.

Mar 7, 2023


More than 250 students attend Girls of Color Summit at GVSU

The event was hosted by the Center for Women and Gender Equity.

Mar 3, 2023


GVSU to celebrate Women's History Month with campus events

Grand Valley is marking Women's History Month with campus events throughout March including Girls of Color Summit & the 20th annual EqualiTEA.

Feb 28, 2023


Q&A: Alisha Davis

Recently appointed the assistant vice president for the social justice centers and director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Davis shares how she focuses on supporting marginalized students and creating a sense of belonging on campus.

Feb 13, 2023


Faculty member named to new position to oversee social justice centers, lead OMA

Alisha Davis will serve as assistant vice president for the Social Justice Centers and director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

Jan 9, 2023