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Articles by Julianna Schrier

Women's Commission

Where possibility meets purpose: President Mantella shares her story at Women’s Commission event

President Philomena Mantella spoke about her life, lessons learned and her journey to becoming a leader as part of the 2026 HerStory series on February 19.

Feb 19, 2026

President Philomena V. Mantella answers questions after a HerStory presentation to a large crowd at the Seidman Center February 19.

The HerStory series hosted by the Women’s Commission allows the GVSU community to hear firsthand the stories of women in leadership positions and discover how these experiences contributed to their success.

Office of Sustainability Practices

Grand Valley Groundhogs: celebrating sustainability and Groundhog Day at GVSU

Lakers were invited into the basement of Lake Ontario Hall for a rare opportunity to view the campus’s underground utility tunnels and learn about GVSU’s environmental impact.

Feb 2, 2026

A man positions a cardboard cutout of a groundhog at the end of a dark tunnel.

Sustainable Agriculture Project

Bridging generations: native elders and students unite at the Sustainable Agriculture Project

GVSU students and West Michigan Native American elders shared intergenerational learning through gardening, language and more.

Nov 24, 2025

Two young women and three older women work together to harvest a bed of tobacco plants.

Center for Women and Gender Equity

From classroom to community: INT 100 students make an impact at Replenish

Students visited Replenish Basic Needs Center in early November to volunteer and learn about food insecurity on campus.

Nov 12, 2025

A young woman organizes a box of dry goods received by Replenish.

REP4Ⓡ accelerates student-led learning at 2025 Alliance-Wide gathering

Alliance partners met October 29 & 30 and looked to a future of scaling the program across the country.

Nov 4, 2025

President Mantella stands in front of a turquoise and purple REP4 backdrop and addresses a room full of people.

Office of Sustainability Practices

GVSU named Top Green College by Princeton Review

GVSU continues to lead the charge of sustainability in higher education, according to the Princeton Review’s Top Green Colleges for 2026 list.

Oct 30, 2025

A group of people assemble in front of a white garage. In the foreground, a large wreath of braided branches leans against the trunk of a tree.

REP4ⓇFinLit launch rethinks financial literacy for Gen Z

GVSU and the Fifth Third Foundation celebrated the launch of a learner-driven financial literacy tool designed by and for college students.

Sep 23, 2025

A group of students wearing matching black Fin Lit shirts stand in a circle and hold their hands together in the center.

Beyond books: the Library of Things connects students to tools, games and everyday essentials

The Library of Things was launched by University Libraries earlier this year.

Aug 13, 2025

A wall of wooden shelves full of items including a sewing machine, tool box and miniature anatomically correct skeletons. A blue sign reads �Library of Things�.

Students drive solutions in higher education at the REP4 Midwest Learner Design Summit

Over 180 students from across the state took part in the two-day summit.

Jul 24, 2025

A young woman in a yellow REP4 t-shirt holds her arms up in excitement.

Housing and Residence Life

Get ready for move-in with Grand Valley Housing expert Colleen Bailey

Everything you need to know about move-in week 2025 at GVSU.

Jun 18, 2025

Colleen Bailey wears a GVSU quarter zip and stands in front of Holton Hooker Living Center.