University Initiatives
GVSU offers tuition-free program for qualified students from six Michigan counties
University leaders are committed to opening access to higher education and have announced a tuition-free program for students from low-income backgrounds who live in six Michigan counties.
Feb 8, 2021
Open learning expert urges GV leadership to "tiptoe into to the future" after COVID disruption
COVID-19 has proved a formidable force in disrupting traditional education systems since March of 2020, but Sanjay Sarma, vice president for open learning at MIT, said the pandemic leaves room for growth for higher education.
Feb 2, 2021
Salazar will bring familiarity of campus to new employee ombuds role
The inaugural employee ombuds will bring a familiarity of campus, its people and its policies when stepping into that new role February 1.
Jan 29, 2021
Reach Higher 2025 Steering Committee co-leads guiding new drafts of GVSU's Mission, Vision and Values, next steps in strategic plan
Tara Bivens, Mark Schaub and Janet Winter are the Steering Committee co-leads.
Jan 26, 2021
Mantella, 3 other GVSU presidents condemn violence in Washington, will host roundtable for campus community
President Philomena V. Mantella and the other three living GVSU presidents react to the violence in Washington and introduce a Presidential Roundtable series.
Jan 13, 2021
Campus Safety Task Force report gives opportunity for GVPD feedback
The number of informal complaints and internal investigations made against Grand Valley Police Department officers has greatly decreased since 2017, according to a report from the Campus Safety Task Force.
Jan 6, 2021
Search committee will review applications for employee ombuds soon
Grand Valley's first employee ombuds could begin working in early January, according to the search committee timeline.
Dec 4, 2020
Faculty, staff discuss mission and values during Reach Higher 2025 huddles
President Philomena V. Mantella listened and engaged with faculty and staff members December 3 during two virtual huddles continuing the process of formalizing Grand Valley's strategic plan through 2025.
Dec 3, 2020
Students enrolled in accelerated degree program want bachelor's degree for job security
In this most unusual of academic years, more than 150 adult students have committed to pursuing a bachelor's degree through Grand Valley's new accelerated, online program.
Nov 20, 2020
Fireside Chat presenter: Higher education needed to teach 'human skills' as digitalization advances
Even as more and more computers replace humans, a former Google executive said colleges and universities are in the exact right place to prepare the next generation for the workforce.
Nov 2, 2020
