Educational Equity
GVSU earns national recognition for two programs with outreach to HBCU/HSIs
Two Grand Valley programs focused on helping underrepresented students advance in STEM disciplines and careers received national recognition.
Aug 16, 2021
Facing teacher shortage, TRIO program focuses on recruiting, preparing future educators
As the nation faces a teacher shortage, the program focuses on recruiting and preparing students who would be future educators.
Jul 30, 2021
Mantella joins national alliance; signs letter to Congress urging help for immigrant students
President Mantella is a new steering committee member for the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration.
Jul 19, 2021
Faculty member selected for NEH Summer Institute focused on works of 20th century Black author
Ayana Weekley will spend part of her summer studying Zora Neale Hurston, an early 20th century Black author whose works have found reinvigorated interest.
Jun 23, 2021
President's supplier diversity statement aids inclusive campus environment
President Philomena V. Mantella issued a commitment to supplier diversity and said the statement will enhance the vibrancy of Grand Valley's community and assist in creating an inclusive campus.
May 27, 2021
FVSU students visit GVSU campuses, West Michigan businesses
12 students from the Georgia university are in the area to learn more about the pipeline program.
May 10, 2021
Philanthropic Michigan couple gives additional $52 million to help college students
A Michigan couple is contributing millions in support of their commitment to change lives through education.
Apr 26, 2021
Agreement with HBCU creates pathway for students, helps diversify area workforce
Grand Valley signed an agreement with an HBCU in Georgia that will support students in a master's degree program in engineering/computing and help diversify the talent pipeline for West Michigan employers.
Apr 8, 2021
History faculty member named director of Kutsche Office of Local History
Nora Salas, associate professor of history, has been named director of Grand Valley's Kutsche Office of Local History.
Apr 6, 2021
Faculty member interviewed by NPR about how Asian adoptees struggle with anti-Asian racism
Kimberly McKee was interviewed for a story about Asian adoptees struggling to process the mass shootings and murders of eight people at Asian massage parlors in Atlanta.
Mar 29, 2021
