Office of the President
Mantella, Peters hope Trump addresses lifelong learning in State of the Union address
While President Donald Trump is expected to talk about immigration, border security and criminal justice reform in his second State of the Union address, Grand Valley President-elect Philomena Mantella said she hopes the president also touches on lifelong learning.
Feb 5, 2019
GVSU appoints fifth president; first woman
The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Philomena V. Mantella as the university's fifth president. The trustees voted unanimously to appoint her to the presidency at a special board meeting held on the Allendale Campus, January 22, 2019.
Jan 22, 2019
GVSU trustees call special board meeting to select next president
The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees has scheduled a special meeting on Tuesday, January 22, at 11 a.m. in the Grand River Room in the Kirkhof Center on the Allendale Campus. The agenda for the meeting is the nomination and election of the university's next president, who will take office on July 1, following the retirement of President Thomas J. Haas.
Jan 21, 2019
Haas attends event to hear governor's vision for Michigan
President Thomas J. Haas attended a Breakfast Club event sponsored by the Detroit Free Press January 18 to hear Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's vision for Michigan's future.
Jan 18, 2019
Haynes named first recipient of Davis Leadership Award
Lisa Haynes, associate vice president of Facilities Services Grand Rapids and Regional Centers, is the first recipient of the Gayle R. Davis Excellence in Leadership Award.
Jan 16, 2019
President Haas remembers President Bush as a man of great character
Grand Valley President Thomas J. Haas recounted several meetings with former President George H.W. Bush.
Dec 3, 2018
Ottawa County Commissioners meeting to be held on campus
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners will hold its November meeting on the Allendale Campus. The meeting will take place November 15 from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center Pere Marquette Room and is open to the public.
Nov 14, 2018
GVSU celebrates veterans at annual breakfast
President Thomas J. Haas hosted the Eighth Annual Veterans Day Breakfast to recognize the service and sacrifice of Grand Valley students, faculty and staff members who served or are currently serving in the U.S. military.
Nov 9, 2018
The Connection named for Vice President Blue
The Board of Trustees approved the naming of the Connection on the Allendale Campus as the Lynn M. Blue Connection, in honor of Lynn "Chick" Blue, vice president for Enrollment Development.
Nov 8, 2018
GVSU Accountability Report shows continued strong performance
Grand Valley State University's annual Accountability Report shows the university is again a top performer in the state in several key areas, including providing access to students who might not otherwise be able to afford a college degree and keeping students on a path to a timely graduation.
Nov 2, 2018
