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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


GVSU trustees call special board meeting to select next president

The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees has scheduled a special meeting on Tuesday, January 22, at 11 a.m. in the Grand River Room in the Kirkhof Center on the Allendale Campus. The agenda for the meeting is the nomination and election of the university's next president, who will take office on July 1, following the retirement of President Thomas J. Haas.

Jan 21, 2019


President Haas to receive Urban League award

President Thomas J. Haas will be among the recipients of the Paul I. Phillips Presidential Legacy Award presented by the Urban League of West Michigan on January 21, the national holiday recognizing the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 17, 2019


Fall semester commencement ceremony held

More than 1,150 students participated in Grand Valley's fall semester commencement ceremony, December 8 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

Dec 8, 2018


Autocam Medical president will speak at commencement

More than 1,150 students will participate in Grand Valley's fall semester commencement ceremony, set for Saturday, December 8, at 10 a.m. at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

Dec 5, 2018


Nominations accepted for awards named for former provost

Nominations are being accepted for two new awards named in honor of Gayle Davis, former provost.

Oct 23, 2018