Office of the President
A message from President Philomena V. Mantella
President Philomena V. Mantella sent a message to the campus community on September 25, 2020, about a racial Zoom incident.
Sep 25, 2020
Mantella reappoints two faculty members as Presidential Fellows
Chasity Bailey-Fakhoury, associate professor of Educational Foundations, has been reappointed as the Presidential Fellow for Strategy Development and Outreach. Aaron Lowen, professor of economics and finance department chair, has been reappointed as the Presidential Fellow for Enterprise Learning & Development.
Sep 23, 2020
Mantella elevates learners as consultants to the university
The Learner Engagement Challenge connected high school and GVSU students to reimagine the future of learning.
Sep 23, 2020
Virus Action Team update: GVSU dashboard offers transparency, aggressive COVID-19 testing continues
Senior Leadership decided to report all verified positive cases associated with the university to provide the most complete picture possible for the campus community.
Sep 10, 2020
Convocation speakers usher in new academic year with messages of resilience, opportunities
President Philomena V. Mantella and other university leaders welcomed new students to campus during a live-streamed Convocation address August 28. The speakers acknowledged students' resiliency for sticking to their goals of attending college during the challenges COVID-19 brings.
Aug 28, 2020
Virtual Convocation celebration to be webcast August 28
Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella will address incoming students during a virtual Convocation ceremony Friday, August 28.
Aug 26, 2020
Virus Action Team update: Additional information available on self-assessment, testing, 24/7 call number provided
Expanded information from Grand Valley's Virus Action Team (VAT) about tracking, technology, testing, tracing, isolation and quarantine is available.
Aug 17, 2020
President Mantella featured on national higher education podcast
President Philomena V. Mantella was the featured guest on The EdUp Experience, a national podcast that features higher education administrators and experts across the country.
Jul 16, 2020
Mantella marks one year as president of GVSU
When Philomena V. Mantella began her tenure on July 1, 2019, as Grand Valley's fifth president, she established a dynamic vision and energized the Grand Valley community to shape the university as a leader in the future of education.
Jul 1, 2020
Volunteer networks expand tutoring services, assist with food distribution during COVID-19
Volunteer networks of students, faculty and staff members from Grand Valley continue to assist Michigan residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 26, 2020
