News from Grand Valley State University

Office of the President

Best Employer ranking helps with recruitment, retention, leaders say

Forbes ranked GVSU among the Best Midsize Employers on its 2023 list.

Feb 15, 2023




Vigil planned to support Syria and Turkey earthquake relief efforts

Campus invited to Cook Carillon to remember the lost, support survivors at 1 p.m. Wednesday

Feb 10, 2023


Police Department welcomes two new officers

President Mantella swore in the officers this week. They will spend their first few months training.

Feb 9, 2023


Joining national network advances health promotion, prevention strategies

The network advances strategic initiatives around the well-being of students, faculty and staff members.

Feb 8, 2023


Faculty, staff, recognized at first Presidents' Ball since 2020

"The Night Time Stands Still" attracts more than 3,500 Lakers to DeVos Place.

Jan 30, 2023


Military and Veteran Resource director wins national Advisor of the Year honor

Jill Hinton Wolfe received the honor from Student Veterans of America in Orlando last week

Jan 10, 2023


GVSU Fall class of 2022 honored in Commencement ceremony at Van Andel Arena

Of the graduates, 1,061 received their undergraduate degree, 267 received their graduate degree and 505 were first-generation college students.

Dec 10, 2022


Army lieutenant gets commissioned on campus 'because I'm a Laker for a lifetime'

Jackson Wierenga said his reason for wanting the ceremony in Allendale was simple: 'I'm a Laker for a lifetime'

Dec 9, 2022