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Mantella joins legislative leaders at Washington summit to address nation's higher ed challenges

Meeting with Secretary of Education, other national leaders provides GVSU a voice in education policy.

Dec 18, 2023

President Mantella, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Michigan Rep. Carol Glanville pose for a picture.

REP4

REP4 National Convening celebrates the alliance's growth and gatherings in the past year

GVSU leaders and students gathered to watch the premiere of the National Convening, which highlighted the accomplishments of REP4 in 2023.

Dec 15, 2023

Student Emily Par watched the National Convening video.

Commencement

GVSU Fall Class of 2023 honored during Commencement ceremony

The 1,323 graduates of the Fall Class of 2023 were recognized and celebrated by GVSU academic leaders and supporters on December 9.

Dec 9, 2023

A member of the class of 2023 returns to his seat after getting his diploma.

Veterans

GVSU receiving recognition for veterans' initiatives

President Philomena V. Mantella welcomed students, faculty and staff who have served in the U.S. armed forces or are currently serving to the 13th Annual Veterans Breakfast.

Nov 10, 2023

Members of the GVSU ROTC leadership stand at attention during singing of national anthem

Educational Equity

Kimmerer: 'What does the Earth ask of us?'

The author of Braiding Sweetgrass gave a presentation before a standing-room-only crowd in the Kirkhof Center.

Nov 8, 2023

Shannon Martin, left, greets author Robin Wall Kimmerer

REP4

Grand Valley student-centric programs featured at second annual Kent ISD State of the Student

President Mantella spoke to K-12 educators about the REP4 Alliance and other GVSU-led initiatives at the second annual Listen. Learn. Lead. State of the Student summit.

Oct 30, 2023

Two students in Grand Valley shirts smile together and hold their fingers and thumb in an Anchor Up pose.

Empowered Educational Experience

GVSU students, local employers set to start talent-creation program

A celebration Oct. 30 marked the establishment of the initial cohort.

Oct 30, 2023

A person standing a podium smiles while gesturing with their hands. The screen behind them contains statistics saying 22,000+ students and 90% of graduates employed or in further education.

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President's Forum guest: Universities must recognize students' motivations

Bror Saxberg joined President Philomena V. Mantella, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Fatma Mili and Vice Provost for Graduate and Lifetime Learning Kara Van Dam for the President's Forum discussion on Wednesday.

Oct 25, 2023

Bror Saxberg talks with an audience member during the President's Forum on October 25.

Office of the President

President's Forum guest: Higher education must face challenges of climate change

When it comes to solving the greatest challenge facing humanity in the 21st century, higher education must play a leading role, said Bryan Alexander, futurist, author and senior scholar at Georgetown University.

Oct 16, 2023

Guest Bryan Alexander answers a question during the President's Forum

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Growing Michigan Together invites students to share strategies for Michigans future

Improved transportation, affordable tuition and more opportunities to access Michigan's natural beauty were among the priorities of GVSU students.

Sep 25, 2023

A student stands at a table and speaks into a microphone.

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