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GVSU deepens impact on Medical Mile with addition of new health building

GVSU became the first educator with a presence on Medical Mile in 2003 with the opening of the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences and has played a crucial role in Grand Rapids becoming a destination for health care.

Nov 1, 2021


Fireside Chat presenter: Creativity can help leaders, change workforce culture

MIT lecturer Dr. Aithan Shapira visited with President Philomena V. Mantella and interim Provost Chris Plouff for the president's Fireside Chat discussion, focusing on creativity amongst leaders and the workforce.

Oct 27, 2021


Mantella, student leaders discuss getting back to normal after COVID during WJR radio interview

Getting back to a normal college experience after COVID-19 and expanding Grand Valley's downtown presence were among topics discussed by students and university leaders during the WJR 2021 College Tour radio program with Guy Gordon.

Oct 26, 2021


WJR radio to broadcast live from Allendale Campus as part of statewide college tour

President Philomena V. Mantella and student leaders will be featured on the WJR College Tour 2021 radio program with Guy Gordon.

Oct 25, 2021


Panel debates tech, social media effects at Hauenstein Center event

Is Big Tech a big problem? Josh Hammer with the Internet Accountability Project and Carl Szabo with NetChoice debated technology and social media's effects on society.

Oct 22, 2021


GVSU announces gift to transform lives of talented first-generation students

President Philomena V. Mantella announced a gift to create a scholarship program designed to give access and a full-ride scholarship to underserved students who participate in a unique summer program and national pitch event.

Oct 20, 2021


Former GVSU president to be inducted into Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor

President Emeritus Thomas J. Haas will be inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor November 19.

Oct 18, 2021


GVSU Police Academy cadets receive mediation, conflict resolution training

A unique partnership between the Grand Valley State University Police Academy and the nonprofit Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan is providing cadets with additional training beyond the state requirements in effective communication skills with the public.

Oct 14, 2021


GVSU kicks off United Way pledge campaign

The annual United Way campaign is underway, allowing faculty and staff to pledge one-time or recurring donations online.

Oct 13, 2021


GVSU basketball, United Dairy partner to benefit student food bank

For every 3-pointer made by GVSU basketball teams this season, the United Dairy Industry of Michigan will donate a gallon of milk to Replenish, the university's student food bank.

Oct 8, 2021