Civic Engagement
GVSU offering on-campus voting for August primary and future elections
As of July 18, GVSU will offer on-campus voting and voting services for all upcoming elections, including the August primary.
Jul 18, 2022
Politically active junior selected for Campus Compact fellowship program
Christina Vann, a junior who is majoring in public and nonprofit administration, was named to the incoming class of Newman Civic Fellows, an initiative of Campus Compact.
Mar 11, 2022
Grand Valley again named a Voter Friendly Campus
Grand Valley has been selected as one of 231 higher education institutions across the country to receive a Voter Friendly Campus designation for 2021-22.
Mar 11, 2021
Public administration junior selected for national civic engagement fellowship
Sam Jacobs, a junior majoring in public administration, was named to the 2021 class of Newman Civic Fellows, an initiative of Campus Compact.
Mar 8, 2021
Dozens of GVSU students vote on campus; Mantella encourages dignity and respect
Dozens of Grand Valley students waited in line on Election Day to cast their ballot at the satellite Allendale Township Clerk's Office on campus.
Nov 3, 2020
Faculty, staff can use paid time off to vote, work polls November 3
Faculty and staff members can use paid time off to vote and/or work the polls in the 2020 presidential election under new guidance from Human Resources.
Oct 8, 2020
Four from GVSU recognized for service by Campus Compact for Michigan
Four Grand Valley community members were recognized for their civic contributions by Campus Compact of Michigan, a 24-member coalition of institutions dedicated to expanding opportunities for civic engagement and community service.
Jun 5, 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
Sec. Benson encourages GVSU students to vote during visit
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's visit September 24 was in recognition of National Voter Registration Day. Students, faculty and staff members had the opportunity to register to vote at the secretary of state's mobile unit.
Sep 24, 2019
Mobile registration unit to visit GVSU on National Voter Registration Day
Students, faculty and staff members at Grand Valley can register to vote at the Secretary of State's Mobile Unit when it visits the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses.
Sep 19, 2019
