University Initiatives
Next GVSU Presidential Roundtable to examine elections and the role of media
Two national reporters will join the university's four most recent presidents for the discussion.
Mar 18, 2021
Community members offer ideas for GVSU's future, creating best learning atmosphere as part of Reach Higher 2025 discussion
Participants especially emphasized the importance of experiential learning for student success.
Mar 16, 2021
Reach Higher 2025 huddle participants urged to dream big while considering strategies for GVSU's future
Leaders held the huddle to gather input as the strategic plan enters a new phase.
Mar 1, 2021
K-12 Connect serves more than 1,800 K-12 students with virtual tutoring
meeting. K-12 Connect, part of President Philomena V. Mantella's Networks of Support, began in March 2020 in response to learning loss during the pandemic. In less than a year, more than 1,800 K-12 students already received more than 7,500 hours of virtual tutoring.
Feb 26, 2021
GVSU expands reach in K-12 schools, announces idea accelerator
President Philomena V. Mantella introduced a new accelerator for K-12 students and showcased the success of a virtual tutoring program at the university's February 26 Board of Trustees meeting.
Feb 26, 2021
Students, faculty and staff discuss campus environment and priorities in Reach Higher 2025 huddle
Grand Valley students joined faculty and staff members to share ideas for the university's future. A new strategic plan will emerge from these Reach Higher 2025 huddles and will run from 2022 through 2025.
Feb 25, 2021
Despite insurrection, Constitution "worked" during January 6 armed attack on Capitol
Despite a strong challenge in the face of an armed insurrection in the U.S. Capitol on January 6, the U.S. Constitution worked, and ultimately resulted in the peaceful transfer of power from one presidential administration to the next, said Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center.
Feb 24, 2021
Student leaders of Reach Higher 2025 encourage fellow Lakers to be heard as plan enters new phase
The next huddles are February 25 and March 1.
Feb 23, 2021
GVSU student vets participate in national conference, Mantella recognized as champion for veterans in higher ed
GVSU student veterans represented the university at the 13th annual Student Veterans of America National Conference held virtually February 19 and 20.
Feb 22, 2021
Students co-design GVSU programs, create deeper impact
Two ideas from a GVSU virtual design challenge for high school students have been developed into university pilot programs.
Feb 17, 2021
