University News
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
Pat Waring nears retirement, reflects on serving as bridge from GVSU to community
The word "sales" does not appear in Pat Waring's job title, but it has certainly been an unofficial role for the community relations director.
Feb 24, 2021
GVSU mourns death of retired vice president
Patricia Oldt, who was instrumental in developing Grand Valley's charter schools program and who served as vice president for Planning and Equity before retiring, died at age 84.
Feb 21, 2021
Provost names Beck to be acting dean of College of Health Professions, Olsson to retire in June
Teresa Beck has been appointed to serve as acting dean of the College of Health Professions beginning June 21, when current dean Roy Olsson retires.
Feb 15, 2021
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
Reach Higher 2025 Steering Committee getting prepared for next phase of strategic plan
More huddles for gathering input have been scheduled.
Feb 4, 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
Butcher and Loth retiring in June
President Philomena V. Mantella has announced the June retirements of Vice President and General Counsel Tom Butcher, and Vice President for University Development Karen Loth. She called them both builders of today's Grand Valley State University.
Jan 26, 2021
Provost names acting dean for KCON
Lola Coke has been appointed as acting dean of the Kirkhof College of Nursing, taking over leadership of the college as Cynthia McCurren accepted a role as dean of nursing for the University of Michigan-Flint.
Jan 21, 2021
GVSU mourns the death of longtime university supporter
Mary Ann Keeler, one of Grand Valley's founders and a longtime supporter of the university, died on January 14. She was 95.
Jan 19, 2021
