News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Julianna Schrier

Grand Valley student-centric programs featured at second annual Kent ISD State of the Student

President Mantella spoke to K-12 educators about the REP4 Alliance and other GVSU-led initiatives at the second annual Listen. Learn. Lead. State of the Student summit.

Oct 30, 2023


Harvest: Sustainability Month at GVSU and the SAP Farm

Sustainability Month at GVSU included the seasonýs final gathering of produce at the SAP Farm.

Oct 18, 2023


REP4 Alliance looks to the future of higher education at Boise gathering

Leaders from across the country gathered to reflect, celebrate and look to the future of the alliance and its role in higher education.

Oct 6, 2023


Growing Michigan Together invites students to share strategies for Michigans future

Improved transportation, affordable tuition and more opportunities to access Michigan's natural beauty were among the priorities of GVSU students.

Sep 25, 2023


Lakers Keep Lakers Safe initiative invites students to build a stronger, healthier campus community

The new campus-wide initiative offers students the opportunity to take a pledge to take care of one another, and provides them with the resources needed to help themselves and others.

Sep 19, 2023


Make-A-Wish and Grand Valley cover tuition for new Laker & cancer survivor

Grand Valley and the Make-A-Wish Foundation each offered $6500 in tuition assistance to Connor Pung, covering the costs of his first semester.

Sep 8, 2023


Nerves give way to ideas, opportunity at REP4 summit

Michigan high schoolers participated in the Midwest Learner Design Summit, a program with the REP4 Alliance, on July 27 & 28, where they pitched ideas on how to improve higher education.

Jul 28, 2023


President Mantella showcases REP4 Alliance at Capitol Hill briefing

President Mantella joined leaders from other REP4 founding members in Washington D.C. on July 26, where they met with elected officials to showcase the national alliance at the first Unified Day of Advocacy.

Jul 26, 2023


GVSU Set to be Institution-Wide Sponsor at Grand Rapids & Holland Pride Festivals

Grand Valley will be an institution-wide sponsor at the Holland and Grand Rapids Pride Festivals this year.

Jun 16, 2023


Blood drive to be held in memory of student athlete Jaden Blake

The Office of Student Life and Versiti Blood Center of Michigan will host a blood drive on March 29-30 in memory of Jaden Blake, a Grand Valley student athlete who passed away in November 2022.

Mar 28, 2023