Office of the President

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

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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.

Office of the President

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

Office of the President

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.

Padnos College of Engineering

GVSU kicks off Tech Week with an immersive showcase from PCEC

Grand Valley kicked off its offerings for Tech Week GR September 19 with an immersive display of projects, collaborations and partnerships that stem from the Padnos College of Engineering and Design.

Sep 19, 2023

two people stand at a table, a robot from FIRST Robotics in the foreground

Enrollment Development

Grand Valley reports record first-year enrollment

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

Sep 12, 2023

Office of the President

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