Office of the President
GVSU's accelerated degree program will improve state's productivity, fit governor's initiative
With Michigan's governor on campus, President Philomena V. Mantella announced February 12 an accelerated program that will help adults complete their bachelor's degrees and enhance the state's productivity.
Feb 12, 2020
President Mantella, students share vision of future student experience
Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella, along with six Grand Valley students, discussed financial literacy and college affordability at the February 7 Board of Trustees meeting held at the L. William Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Feb 7, 2020
GVSU offensive coordinator resigns
Morris Berger and Grand Valley State have reached a mutual agreement regarding his position as offensive coordinator at Grand Valley State University. Berger has resigned and the university has accepted it with immediate effect.
Jan 30, 2020
What will the GVSU student experience look like in five years? Students, President Mantella share ideas during design thinking workshop
More than 50 students from various majors, academic levels and backgrounds gathered for a workshop with President Philomena V. Mantella to reimagine the student experience at Grand Valley.
Jan 24, 2020
Forbes calls GVSU lifelong learning resource 'intriguing experiment'
The Laker Lifetime Learning Account was cited as a way to help lifelong learners.
Jan 13, 2020
University, partners celebrate opening of outreach center in Battle Creek
Leaders from Grand Valley, W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Battle Creek Public Schools celebrated January 7 the opening of the university's outreach center and a collaborative effort to increase regional access to educational support resources.
Jan 7, 2020
1,200 students participate in commencement
More than 1,200 students participated in the fall commencement ceremony, December 7 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
Dec 9, 2019
Fireside Chat: British philosopher talks importance of the humanities
A.C. Grayling, philosopher, author and founder of New College of the Humanities in London, England, said studying the humanities helps students develop critical acumen and become thought leaders, entrepreneurs and keen evaluators.
Dec 6, 2019
Mantella presents feedback from fall semester Grand Huddles
President Philomena V. Mantella presented feedback from the Grand Huddle series December 4 in the Kirkhof Center before an audience of about 200 participants.
Dec 4, 2019
President Mantella announces lifetime resource for alumni, talent epicenter for community
President Mantella detailed the Laker Lifetime Learning Account, money available to alumni to use for continuing education, and establishment of a talent epicenter, where companies, nonprofits, students and entrepreneurs will collaborate on ideas.
Nov 15, 2019
