Division of People, Equity, and Culture
Two alumni credit Laker Connections for their academic success
Juan Mascorro-Guerrero and Gloire Rubambiza found their way to Grand Valley from Mexico and Uganda, respectively. They were both immigrants, arriving in Michigan with their families, learning to adjust to school then thriving with excellent grades at their high schools. Both Mascorro-Guerrero and Rubambiza will begin graduate degree programs in the fall, and both earned graduate assistantships to pay for their tuition and living expenses.
Jun 26, 2018
GVSU names new victim advocate
Krystal Diel has been named the new victim advocate for Grand Valley State University, a role that supports student survivors of gender-based violence.
Jun 21, 2018
New website showcases Grand Valley Magazine
The spring issue of Grand Valley Magazine will soon arrive in mailboxes; read the latest feature and news articles now on the redesigned website, gvsu.edu/gvmagazine.
May 30, 2018
Celebrations highlight diverse graduates
Students, faculty and staff members, friends and family members celebrated the achievements of diverse Laker graduates in April.
May 10, 2018
Graduation celebrations scheduled
Five celebrations will be held for diverse students who are graduating in April.
Apr 11, 2018
Grand Valley to host 20th annual pow wow
The 20th annual Celebrating All Walks of Life Pow Wow will take place April 7-8 in the Fieldhouse.
Apr 2, 2018
Applications being accepted for leadership development program
Applications are now being accepted from faculty and staff members for a new inclusive leadership development program that will begin in September.
Mar 30, 2018
Hundreds celebrate anniversary of Division of Inclusion and Equity
More than 400 campus and community members celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Division of Inclusion and Equity February 8 at a reception held at 20 Monroe Live in Grand Rapids.
Feb 9, 2018
University celebrates Veterans Upward Bound program
Grand Valley celebrated the opening of the TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program January 31 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Eberhard Center, site of the new office.
Feb 1, 2018
GVSU events celebrate Black History Month
African American traditions, activism through sports and a celebration of art will be featured throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month at Grand Valley State University.
Jan 26, 2018