Educational Equity

Empowering student voices at the REP4 Midwest Regional Summit

High schoolers from across Michigan gathered on July 24 and 25 to empower their own education at the 2024 REP4 Midwest Regional Summit.

Jul 25, 2024

Two girls laugh as they listen to a speaker.

REP4

Mantella, other REP4 leaders showcase alliance with U.S. officials

Leaders of the REP4 National Alliance met with U.S. officials to discuss their role in the future of higher education during the second annual REP4 Day of Advocacy.

Jul 24, 2024

President Mantella stands between two men, an American flag flanking them on the left and the Department of Education flag on the right.

Center for Women and Gender Equity

Q&A with Holly Jasinski, new Director of the Center for Women and Gender Equity

Coming from the world of nonprofits, Holly Jasinski is focusing on elevating collaboration and student voices at the CWGE.

Jul 18, 2024

A portrait of Holly Jasinski, a woman with blonde hair and glasses. She smiles and poses in front of the Center for Women and Gender Equity.

Educational Equity

Mantella, GVSU open first LatinXperience Symposium in Holland

Grand Valley serves as the title sponsor for this week’s Fiesta Week, the 60th anniversary of the celebration of Latino culture, presented by Latin American United for Progress in Holland.

Jul 16, 2024

President Philomena V. Mantella speaks at the LatinXperience Symposium.

Laker Life

GVSU in Photos, June 2024: Celebrations galore, snazzy sneakers and a special flower full of surprises

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Jul 1, 2024

Two folded hands draped with a rainbow pride flag.

LGBT Resource Center

The importance of building community: How GVSU students are celebrating Pride

Three GVSU students share why Pride Month is important to them, and how they are celebrating this year.

Jun 27, 2024

Two people - one with pink hair, the other with long black hair and glasses - lay on a rainbow pride flag and grin up at the camera.

Office of the President

GVSU hosts Juneteenth Jubilee Breakfast at the start of Juneteenth celebrations

Juneteenth celebrations at GVSU began early on June 19 at the second annual Juneteenth Jubilee breakfast.

Jun 19, 2024

Three well-dressed women with name tags on sit at a table and laugh together as they eat breakfast.

Division of Inclusion and Equity

GVSU to celebrate Juneteenth through Jubilee breakfast, community events

The GVSU community is invited to attend the second annual Juneteenth Jubilee breakfast, as well as participate in a variety of local GVSU-sponsored events.

Jun 14, 2024