University News
Grand River highlighted during Making Waves event
It's a good day when you can kayak as part of your job or your class. Nearly 200 students, faculty and staff members hiked trails and kayaked on the Grand River throughout the day.
Sep 17, 2019
Convocation to be webcast live August 23
Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella will participate in her first Convocation ceremony and address students Friday, August 23. Convocation is a celebration that marks the beginning of the academic year. It will be webcast live at 11:30 a.m. from the Fieldhouse on the Allendale Campus.
Aug 22, 2019
GVSU creates new cybersecurity bachelor's, master's degrees
Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella took part in her first Board of Trustees meeting as president on July 12 in the Kirkhof Center on the Allendale Campus. During the meeting, the board approved two new fields of study in high-demand engineering and computing fields.
Jul 12, 2019
President Mantella tours campuses during first week
Grand Valley's fifth president, Philomena V. Mantella, has spent the first few days in her new role meeting with students, faculty and staff, and community leaders.
Jul 3, 2019
University mourns death of longtime retired dean, faculty member
Mary Seeger, retired dean and professor emerita of modern languages and literatures, died June 11 after being in hospice care. She was 79.
Jun 11, 2019
Antczak to step down as dean of CLAS in 2020
Grand Valley State University's Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fred Antczak announced that the coming academic year will be his last as dean. He will return to the faculty next summer.
May 22, 2019
Mantella, Peters hope Trump addresses lifelong learning in State of the Union address
While President Donald Trump is expected to talk about immigration, border security and criminal justice reform in his second State of the Union address, Grand Valley President-elect Philomena Mantella said she hopes the president also touches on lifelong learning.
Feb 5, 2019
President-elect Mantella to be guest of Sen. Gary Peters at State of the Union
Grand Valley President-elect Philomena Mantella will attend the Feb. 5 State of the Union address in Washington, D.C. as a guest of U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.).
Feb 5, 2019
All GVSU campuses closed February 1
GVSUALERT! WEATHER - GVSU campuses closed February 1, 2019. Presidents' Ball canceled. Only essential staff to report.
Jan 29, 2019
All GVSU campuses closed Monday, January 28
All GVSU campuses will be closed on Monday, January 28, 2019. Only essential staff to report.
Jan 27, 2019
