News from Grand Valley State University

REP4

REP4Ⓡ accelerates student-led learning at 2025 Alliance-Wide gathering

Alliance partners met October 29 & 30 and looked to a future of scaling the program across the country.

Nov 4, 2025



REP4ⓇFinLit launch rethinks financial literacy for Gen Z

GVSU and the Fifth Third Foundation celebrated the launch of a learner-driven financial literacy tool designed by and for college students.

Sep 23, 2025



Students drive solutions in higher education at the REP4 Midwest Learner Design Summit

Over 180 students from across the state took part in the two-day summit.

Jul 24, 2025


Mantella joins Colorado Gov. Polis and national leaders to reimagine the future of talent development

Mantella represented Grand Valley on the mainstage at the GlobalMindED Conference in Denver.

Jun 18, 2025


Wall Street executive shares her leadership keys with Mantella, Economic Club

Carla Harris, one of Wall Street's top executives, an author and renowned public speaker, discussed leadership with President Philomena V. Mantella during a special President's Forum at the Economic Club of Grand Rapids.

Nov 18, 2024


REP4 announces inaugural executive director LuWanna Williams

Williams is a lifetime educator committed to providing access and opportunity to underrepresented students.

Nov 7, 2024



Fifth Third Foundation and GVSU announce commitment to student-designed financial literacy tool

The Fifth Third Foundation has committed nearly $2 million to a financial literacy tool called FinLit designed by and for Gen Z to help students learn about money management.

Oct 8, 2024