Office of the President
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
President Mantella holds virtual Laker town hall meeting for parents and guardians
University leaders answered questions about university finances, remote learning, student support services and academic policies.
Apr 8, 2020
President Mantella holds first in a series of virtual Laker town hall meetings
President Philomena V. Mantella led a virtual town hall meeting April 6 to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the university.
Apr 6, 2020
President Mantella encourages Laker family to bring light to the world
President Philomena V. Mantella encouraged the GVSU community to stay safe, healthy and positive. Share a 30-second video of encouragement on social media. Include #GVPositivity
Mar 27, 2020
Students begin to move out of on-campus housing as remote learning extends to April 25
Students have started to move the rest of their belongings out of the living centers, after remote learning was extended to the end of the semester.
Mar 18, 2020
For the safety of the GVSU community, classes are canceled March 12-15 and GVSU will convert to remote teaching beginning March 16-29.
Our top priority is the health and safety of the Grand Valley State University community. Because the COVID-19 virus has spread to Oakland and Wayne counties in Michigan, Grand Valley will cancel classes March 12 -15. The university will convert to remote teaching beginning March 16, at least through March 29.
Mar 11, 2020
Mantella, panelists call for expansion of collaborations, partnerships to aid health care worker shortage
President Philomena V. Mantella and other leaders said collaborations and partnership among health care institutions, K-12 schools, colleges and universities are critical to maintaining and expanding the health care workforce in the region.
Mar 6, 2020
