Presidential Initiatives

GVSU announces new employment program for student veterans

Program lauded as 'shareable blueprint that has the ability to make a widespread and lasting impact'

Nov 11, 2022


Princeton Review recognizes GVSU's commitment to sustainability in latest college guide

For the 13th consecutive year, Grand Valley has been included in the Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges.

Nov 9, 2022


GVSU trustees approve new degree program that builds on technical associate degree

Grand Valley's Board of Trustees approved a new degree program designed for students who completed an associate of applied science degree and want to strengthen their academic skills to take the next step in their careers.

Nov 4, 2022


Campus members will share their stories, hopes for country at next Talking Together event

Input from campus community members on their hopes for the future of a divided country will be the focus of the next Talking Together event.

Oct 27, 2022


GVSU partners with Michigan Works! to offer job seekers short-term training programs

Grand Valley's Traverse City Regional Center has partnered with Michigan Works! on a program that assists job seekers in rural areas who want to transition from education and training programs to better-paying jobs and careers.

Oct 18, 2022


Summer program is bridge to success for Oliver Wilson Scholars

Nearly 100 first-year students who participate in the Oliver Wilson Scholars program are off to a solid academic year after spending six weeks on campus in the summer, taking classes and learning to navigate university resources.

Oct 17, 2022


Next Talking Together event focuses on how voters with opposing views can feel heard, understand each other

Participants at the next event in the Talking Together initiative will enjoy a meal together and watch a film showing people with opposing political views sharing their experiences and learning from each other.

Oct 6, 2022


GVSU again recognized nationally for its commitment to Latino student success

Grand Valley was among 15 national higher education institutions to be recognized for its commitment to Latino student success during a September 30 ceremony.

Sep 30, 2022


GVSU sees increase in first-year students

Nearly 4,000 first-year students enrolled, a 3 percent increase over last year.

Sep 20, 2022


REP4 National Convening to showcase student-led higher ed innovations

Event will showcase student ideas, allow upvoting to help determine future programming.

Sep 14, 2022