Office of the President
GVSU health and safety plan update
In an email to the campus community, President Philomena V. Mantella said the Laker health and safety plan for Fall semester continues to be successful.
Sep 29, 2021
GVSU sees increase in first-year and diverse students
Campus leaders said efforts to show students the quality and personal attention they will receive at GVSU are working.
Sep 13, 2021
Convocation speakers encourage students to find their communities, begin strong journeys
New and returning students were welcomed to the 2021-2022 academic year by Convocation speakers who also lent advice, gave messages of support and asked questions.
Aug 27, 2021
Former provost: personal interactions make GVSU unique
At a reception held in her honor, former Provost Maria Cimitile told her colleagues and friends their personal interactions with each other and with students is what makes Grand Valley unique.
Aug 26, 2021
New Pew Campus living-learning communities welcome first students
Students who moved into the new Living-Learning Communities on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus August 25 were exactly where they wanted to be: downtown.
Aug 25, 2021
Search committee set for new vice president for Student Affairs division
Twelve members of the Grand Valley State University community have been appointed to the search committee to fill the newly created vice president for Student Affairs position.
Jul 26, 2021
Mantella joins national alliance; signs letter to Congress urging help for immigrant students
President Mantella is a new steering committee member for the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration.
Jul 19, 2021
Mantella on higher education podcast: REP4 focused on the learned experiences of today
The discussion was part of the Changing Higher Ed podcast.
Jul 13, 2021
REP4: National alliance of institutions, convened by GVSU, puts learners at the forefront of designing paths to transform education
The initiative, which addresses equity and access in education, was publicly launched on May 13.
May 13, 2021
Mantella says GVSU is positioned well for the future; update given on plan for racial equity and inclusion
Grand Valley is stronger and positioned well for the future after facing challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, President Philomena V. Mantella said during an April 30 virtual Board of Trustees meeting.
Apr 30, 2021