Office of the Provost
New dean to lead collaborative, interdisciplinary vision for College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Christopher Jones brings decades of experience in higher education to his new role after serving in leadership roles at Le Moyne College, Northern Illinois University and Bradley University.
Feb 17, 2026
Campus community invited to Faculty Awards Convocation
University Awards of Excellence and awards from two departments will be presented.
Feb 3, 2026
GVSU offers seamless transitions for displaced Siena Heights students
The university in Adrian will close at the end of the academic year.
Jan 14, 2026
Graduate School appointments will advance distributive learning, scholarship
Erica Hamilton is vice provost for Distributed Learning and dean of the Graduate School, Jennifer Moore is associate dean.
Aug 25, 2025
University Address: Mantella charts path for growth, innovation and impact
President Mantella said GVSU will expand its reach and relevance by being innovative and people-centered.
Aug 22, 2025
Lakers' pride shines as students begin new year
Hundreds of first-year students arrived at Grand Valley's Valley Campus in Allendale on August 20, with vehicles filled with belongings and family members, ready to move into living centers and begin their journeys as Lakers.
Aug 20, 2025
Speaker: Stronger connections in classrooms create stronger students
FTLC speaker shared ideas how faculty can create space in their classrooms for relationship building.
Aug 14, 2025
GVSU appoints Ryan Otter as interim vice provost for Research and Innovation
Otter joined GVSU in 2023 from Middle Tennessee State University, where he served as director of its Data Science Institute and held teaching and research responsibilities.
Jun 23, 2025
Provost, graduates highlight impact of undergraduate research at conference
As a first-generation student, Nkrumah Grant., '14, never imagined doing research — until GVSU gave him the chance. That experience eventually led him to a faculty role at the University of Illinois. Grant joined two fellow GVSU graduates and Provost Jennifer Drake at a conference to share how undergraduate research and faculty mentorship changed their lives.
Jun 17, 2025
Potteiger brings support, leadership to role of dean for College of Health Professions
Since September, Jeffrey Potteiger has served as interim dean of the College of Health Professions.
Jun 3, 2025
