Office of the President

New students hear advice, encouragement from Convocation speakers

Speakers at the Fall Convocation ceremony August 23 offered advice and encouragement to students who represent the largest and most diverse class in Grand Valley's history.

Aug 24, 2023


Marcia J. Haas Garden dedicated

Located on the west side of the Haas Center for Performing Arts, the space pays tribute to the former First Lady of GVSU.

Aug 23, 2023


FTLC keynote speaker calls for faculty to be innovative in helping students, themselves improve attention skills

The constant push and pull of our brains creates havoc on a person's attention span. But how can faculty, as the "directors of attention" in a classroom help students pay attention?

Aug 23, 2023


Mantella: GVSU in position to be flagship for future of education

The University Address was held August 22 as part of the launch of the 2023-24 academic year.

Aug 22, 2023


Nerves give way to ideas, opportunity at REP4 summit

Michigan high schoolers participated in the Midwest Learner Design Summit, a program with the REP4 Alliance, on July 27 & 28, where they pitched ideas on how to improve higher education.

Jul 28, 2023


President Mantella showcases REP4 Alliance at Capitol Hill briefing

President Mantella joined leaders from other REP4 founding members in Washington D.C. on July 26, where they met with elected officials to showcase the national alliance at the first Unified Day of Advocacy.

Jul 26, 2023


National report: GVSU is third highest producer of Latino graduates in state

Grand Valley is the third highest producer of Latino graduates in Michigan, according to a new report by Excelencia in Education.

Jul 19, 2023



Speaker: 'Through food, we learn about the Black roots of Juneteenth'

The keynote speaker for Grand Valley's inaugural celebration said connecting food to Juneteenth is a long-standing tradition for Black Americans and a way for all Americans to better understand the nation's newest federal holiday.

Jun 19, 2023


GVSU celebrates the life of longtime supporter, son of university founder

Grand Valley leaders are celebrating the life of David G. Frey, son of Edward Frey, one of GVSU's founders. He died June 14 at age 81.

Jun 16, 2023