News from Grand Valley State University

Empowered Educational Experience

GVSU partnership awarded grant to support future educators

The Make MI Home grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation will be tied directly with GVSU’s HBCU/HSI Consortium, with a focus on supporting prospective educators from the HBCU Talladega College in Alabama.

May 28, 2025


Groundswell Stewardship Initiative empowers students through annual showcase

The Groundswell event concludes a year of exploration and study for PK-12 students, who get the opportunity to exhibit and discuss their projects, data and research in environmental studies.

May 15, 2025


Lakers recognized nationally for academic excellence, global engagement

Grand Valley students and recent graduates continue to excel on the national stage, earning competitive scholarships and fellowships that support their academic and professional growth.

May 8, 2025



CLA graduates find purpose in leadership, embark on new journeys

Since 2004, the Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy has nurtured and developed attributes centered around leadership, public service and personal growth in its student fellows.

Apr 25, 2025


5 immersive experiences we saw at the Reach Higher Celebration

Grand Valley's celebration of the progress of its Reach Higher 2025 initiative featured GVx talks and immersive showcases highlighting university projects as it strives to continue leading in the higher education space.

Apr 20, 2025


CECI partnership expands West Michigan teacher workforce

CECI and the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative — an alliance among Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa intermediate school districts — have worked together to address the shortage of PK-12 and special education teachers in West Michigan.

Apr 18, 2025


Reach Higher Celebration spotlights GVSU's innovation in Michigan

Community and industry leaders from across Michigan gathered at the DeVos Center on Grand Valley's Pew City Campus on April 17 for the university's Reach Higher Celebration.

Apr 17, 2025


GVSU students to be honored at annual awards convocation

Students who have excelled in and out of the classroom will be honored at 6 p.m. on April 14 at the Student Awards Convocation in the Eberhard Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Apr 10, 2025


President's Forum guest: Future workforce requires responsive partnerships

GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella chatted with Kristen Fox, CEO of Business-Higher Education Forum, as part of her President's Forum discussion series.

Mar 25, 2025