Office of the President
President Mantella featured on NewsMakers
President Philomena V. Mantella was the featured guest on WGVU Public Media's "NewsMakers" program July 24. The half-hour program is hosted by Patrick Center, news and public affairs director at WGVU.
Jul 24, 2019
Mantella, Haas first to enjoy new 'Haas Boss' sandwich
President Philomena V. Mantella joined President Emeritus Thomas J. Haas July 17 at the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids to taste test a new sandwich named for Haas.
Jul 17, 2019
President Mantella greets new students at registration
President Philomena V. Mantella joined about 100 incoming students and their parents who attended registration and orientation July 15 on the Allendale Campus.
Jul 15, 2019
GVSU's President Mantella sets a bold agenda
Grand Valley State University President Philomena V. Mantella used the opportunity of her first Board of Trustees meeting to share her vision for the future of the university and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Jul 14, 2019
GVSU creates new cybersecurity bachelor's, master's degrees
Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella took part in her first Board of Trustees meeting as president on July 12 in the Kirkhof Center on the Allendale Campus. During the meeting, the board approved two new fields of study in high-demand engineering and computing fields.
Jul 12, 2019
President Mantella tours campuses during first week
Grand Valley's fifth president, Philomena V. Mantella, has spent the first few days in her new role meeting with students, faculty and staff, and community leaders.
Jul 3, 2019
President Haas recognized by Congressman Huizenga
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., recognized President Thomas J. Haas for his 13 years of service at Grand Valley in a speech on the floor of the U.S. House June 20.
Jun 20, 2019
Haas, Mantella tour new Laker Line bus
Local officials got a first look at one of the new articulated buses that will be part of the Laker Line when it begins running in August 2020.
Jun 3, 2019
President Haas attends Mackinac Policy Conference
President Thomas J. Haas is meeting with policy leaders at the 2019 Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference being held at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Haas is joined by President-elect Philomena Mantella.
May 30, 2019
President Haas honored by Board of Trustees
President Thomas J. Haas was honored by members of the Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees at its April 26 meeting at the L. William Seidman Center in Grand Rapids in recognition of his 13 years of service to the university.
Apr 26, 2019