University News
Faculty and staff sketches
University news briefs, along with faculty and staff members who have given presentations or written articles are detailed below. The campus community can self-submit a sketch online for future publication.
Jul 13, 2020
Incident Management Team update: New face covering toolkit, web-based self-assessment, virtual campus tours
Grand Valley has launched a new virtual campus tour that can be accessed using a mobile device. VisiTOUR features a virtual tour guide who will lead guests through an on-campus visit using 360-degree images, videos, audio and text, to highlight each stop on the tour.
Jul 9, 2020
Grand Valley well-positioned to help students, new board chair says
Newly-appointed chair of the Grand Valley Board of Trustees Megan Sall said higher education helps people find themselves and shape the next stages of their lives. She said Grand Valley is well-positioned to help students achieve growth.
Jun 25, 2020
Truss selected to participate in national higher education leadership initiative
B. Donta Truss, Grand Valley's recently named vice president for Enrollment Development, has been selected to participate in a premier leadership development program of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
Jun 24, 2020
GVSU boosts financial aid by 13%, plans for fall
President Mantella outlined preparations during the June 22 Board of Trustees meeting.
Jun 22, 2020
Mantella, administrators explain planning process to return to campus in Fall 2020
At a virtual Town Hall for current students and parents on June 18, President Philomena V. Mantella and Grand Valley administrators detailed extensive planning that is currently underway to ensure that a return to campus is as safe and clean as possible.
Jun 18, 2020
Two recent graduates credit Thompsons for providing them access to college
The coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis are not stopping two recent Grand Valley graduates from starting their careers. Both women credit a generous Detroit couple for helping them get to college in the first place.
Jun 12, 2020
GVSU names new CLAS dean
Jennifer Drake has been named dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Jun 5, 2020
Division of Inclusion and Equity hosts webinar for newly admitted students, families
Admitted students and their families learned more about Grand Valley's culture and community during a webinar June 4 hosted by the Division of Inclusion and Equity.
Jun 4, 2020
Laker Effect campaign raises record $130M for scholarships, student support, academic programs and facilities
Grand Valley leaders announced a record conclusion to the Laker Effect campaign, which raised $130 million for students, the most successful campaign in the university's history.
Jun 3, 2020
