News from Grand Valley State University

Enrollment Development

GVSU announces "test-optional" applications for fall 2021, earmarks $9M for students with hardships

President Philomena V. Mantella said, in an effort to reduce hardship and barriers for prospective students, Grand Valley will go "test-optional" for students applying for the fall 2021 entering class.

Apr 16, 2020


Virtual Laker town hall meeting held for students

President Philomena V. Mantella, along with other university leaders, held a virtual town hall meeting April 10 to update students on how the university is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 10, 2020


President Mantella holds virtual Laker town hall meeting for parents and guardians

University leaders answered questions about university finances, remote learning, student support services and academic policies.

Apr 8, 2020


Students who participate in ROTC now receiving course credits

Grand Valley students who participate in ROTC will now receive course credit for their time and commitment.

Dec 16, 2019


Students thank couple responsible for scholarship programs

More than 100 Grand Valley students met and thanked the Detroit couple responsible for helping to fund their education.

Oct 14, 2019


University begins search for vice president for Enrollment Development

An executive search firm has been hired to assist in recruiting efforts to replace retiring Vice President Lynn "Chick" Blue.

Oct 14, 2019


GVSU welcomes one of its largest first-year classes

Grand Valley State University enrolled one of the largest first-year classes in its history this fall. It's the eighth year in a row the university has welcomed more than 4,000 freshmen to campus, and they're coming into college with impressive academic records from high school.

Sep 18, 2019


Lynn "Chick" Blue honored for career dedicated to students, university

Lynn "Chick" Blue, '86, vice president for Enrollment Development, was honored for a legacy of mentoring students and her support for the university.

Apr 9, 2019


Naming ceremony for Blue Connection to be held April 9

Lynn "Chick" Blue, '86, vice president for Enrollment Development, will be honored for her longtime dedication to students and support for Grand Valley during a naming ceremony for the Lynn M. Blue Connection on the Allendale Campus.

Apr 4, 2019


The Connection named for Vice President Blue

The Board of Trustees approved the naming of the Connection on the Allendale Campus as the Lynn M. Blue Connection, in honor of Lynn "Chick" Blue, vice president for Enrollment Development. 

Nov 8, 2018