Office of the President
Reach Higher 2025 hits milepost with draft Values, Mission and Vision for university
An April 26 update outlined the process so far and invited reflection on the proposed language.
Apr 26, 2021
A message from President Philomena V. Mantella
President Philomena V. Mantella said GVSU will continue to use education and advocacy to create change and will prioritize criminal justice reform.
Apr 20, 2021
Final GVSU Presidential Roundtable: Bringing America together
The discussion will center on lessons learned from earlier challenging eras in U.S. history.
Mar 30, 2021
Next GVSU Presidential Roundtable to examine elections and the role of media
Two national reporters will join the university's four most recent presidents for the discussion.
Mar 18, 2021
Virtual and in-person celebrations planned for GVSU's class of 2021
GVSU's 2021 graduates have two ways to celebrate this year: A virtual commencement along with an in-person opportunity the next day to cross a stage and have their picture taken.
Mar 8, 2021
No return to normal: Panelists say education needs to better serve students when COVID-19 is over
Panelists at a virtual event who discussed the impact of COVID-19 on education agreed that when pandemic mitigation strategies are lifted a "return to normal" will not be the best-case scenario for many K-12 or college students.
Mar 5, 2021
Health Forum panelists to discuss pandemic's impact on education
President Philomena V. Mantella will join other panelists at the next Health Forum of West Michigan event to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 and higher education.
Mar 2, 2021
Reach Higher 2025 huddle participants urged to dream big while considering strategies for GVSU's future
Leaders held the huddle to gather input as the strategic plan enters a new phase.
Mar 1, 2021
Students, faculty and staff discuss campus environment and priorities in Reach Higher 2025 huddle
Grand Valley students joined faculty and staff members to share ideas for the university's future. A new strategic plan will emerge from these Reach Higher 2025 huddles and will run from 2022 through 2025.
Feb 25, 2021
Despite insurrection, Constitution "worked" during January 6 armed attack on Capitol
Despite a strong challenge in the face of an armed insurrection in the U.S. Capitol on January 6, the U.S. Constitution worked, and ultimately resulted in the peaceful transfer of power from one presidential administration to the next, said Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center.
Feb 24, 2021
