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A message from President Philomena V. Mantella

President Philomena V. Mantella sent a message to the campus community June 17, 2020, addressing racial and social injustice.

Jun 17, 2020


Outdoor campus visits and tours to begin August 3, self-guided tours to launch in July

During a June 16 town hall, new Lakers learned about academic planning for fall, student life opportunities and procedures being taken to keep campus as safe as possible.

Jun 16, 2020


Two recent graduates credit Thompsons for providing them access to college

The coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis are not stopping two recent Grand Valley graduates from starting their careers. Both women credit a generous Detroit couple for helping them get to college in the first place.

Jun 12, 2020


Mantella: Community partnerships crucial as GVSU focuses on sustaining learning experiences for students

Community members were invited to hear about Grand Valley's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 12, 2020



GVSU plans for face-to-face learning this fall, says President Mantella in town hall meeting

Nearly 1,200 new Lakers and their parents attended a virtual Laker town hall meeting May 1 to learn how Grand Valley is preparing for the fall 2020 semester.

May 1, 2020


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


President Mantella holds first in a series of virtual Laker town hall meetings

President Philomena V. Mantella led a virtual town hall meeting April 6 to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the university.

Apr 6, 2020