Division of People, Equity, and Culture
Newsome: string of events led to taking down Confederate flag
The actions that led Bree Newsome to climb a flagpole in South Carolina in 2015 and remove a Confederate flag were not fleeting or haphazard.
Jan 17, 2018
Reign: social activism begins with passion, knowledge
April Reign, creator of the viral hashtag #OscarsSoWhite, told an audience gathered in the Fieldhouse January 15 that Twitter and other social media platforms are "powerful tools for social justice if used well."
Jan 15, 2018
Expert to discuss Civil War statues in public places
Race and cultural heritage are hot-button issues in the United States today, demonstrated by violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, and protests over the removal of Confederate statues across the American South.
Jan 14, 2018
Keynote addresses will highlight King commemoration week on campus
A full slate of events on Monday, January 15, ushers in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week on campus.
Jan 11, 2018
Grant will enhance campus sexual assault programming
Grand Valley received a $39,472 grant from the Michigan State Police to bolster its campus sexual assault programming.
Dec 20, 2017
GVSU names director of TRIO Veterans Upward Bound
Tim Marroquin brings a diverse, yet familiar background to his new role as director for TRIO Veterans Upward Bound
Dec 11, 2017
Speakers announced for 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration week
Two women who started national movements against acts of oppression will visit campus as keynote speakers during Grand Valley State University's 2018 commemoration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Nov 20, 2017
Celebration held for first-generation students
About 100 first-generation students, along with 65 faculty and staff members, attended the First Annual First Generation College Celebration November 8 in the Kirkhof Center.
Nov 16, 2017
New campus office supports pre-college initiatives
A new campus office, Pathways to College, has opened with goals to provide pre-college programming to underrepresented middle and high school students and inspire them to enroll in college.
Oct 26, 2017
Annual Hispanic gala will honor Haas, others
Grand Valley President Thomas J. Haas will be among the honorees at the 13th annual César E. Chávez Hispanic Excellence Scholarship and Community Awards Gala.
Oct 12, 2017
