Office of the President

Grand Valley reports record first-year enrollment

Overall enrollment climbs as university welcomes most diverse class in its history

Sep 12, 2023

Make-A-Wish and Grand Valley cover tuition for new Laker & cancer survivor

Grand Valley and the Make-A-Wish Foundation each offered $6500 in tuition assistance to Connor Pung, covering the costs of his first semester.

Sep 8, 2023

Connor Pung holds a gift basket being presented to him during his move-in.

Division of Student Affairs

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

President Mantella and Provost Mili in academic regalia

Office of the President

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

Pew FTLC

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

James Lang holds out hands while speaking from the podium, he is dressed in a tan suit

University News

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

REP4

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

Students stand at the front of a classroom and give a presentation.

REP4

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