Office of the President
The Beckering Family Carillon Tower will turn blue to thank critical workers
The Beckering Family Carillon Tower on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus will turn blue from May 1-15 to thank critical workers for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 29, 2020
GVSU holds historic virtual Board of Trustees meeting
The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees held its April 24 meeting virtually because of the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order in Michigan.
Apr 24, 2020
GVSU names new vice president for Enrollment Development
Grand Valley State University has named B. Donta Truss as its new vice president for Enrollment Development.
Apr 24, 2020
GVSU will take direction from government and CDC on when to resume in-person education, said President Mantella
President Mantella said the events surrounding the pandemic will dictate when campus reopens to everyone. She said the IMT is developing a plan to reopen campus in stages over a period of weeks.
Apr 17, 2020
Project Reach Out highlighted in national higher education publication
President Philomena V. Mantella said GVSU is committed to maintaining the connection to students.
Apr 17, 2020
GVSU announces "test-optional" applications for fall 2021, earmarks $9M for students with hardships
President Philomena V. Mantella said, in an effort to reduce hardship and barriers for prospective students, Grand Valley will go "test-optional" for students applying for the fall 2021 entering class.
Apr 16, 2020
Seidman College offers webinars to help small businesses confront COVID-19; events are part of Networks of Support
The Seidman College of Business is partnering with public and private organizations to hold webinars designed to provide local small business leaders with guidance, strategies and best practices to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 15, 2020
Editorial: President Mantella shares how GVSU is handling COVID-19 pandemic
In EdSurge, a national education outlet, President Philomena V. Mantella said educators must create prosperity on the other side of the virus, so people have hope and meaning in their lives.
Apr 15, 2020
Commencement celebrations detailed during town hall; staff meeting addresses return to campus
During a town hall for students on April 14, President Philomena V. Mantella announced details for a virtual celebration and in-person commencement ceremonies for 2020 graduates.
Apr 14, 2020
Virtual Laker town hall meeting held for students
President Philomena V. Mantella, along with other university leaders, held a virtual town hall meeting April 10 to update students on how the university is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 10, 2020
