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GVSU offensive coordinator resigns

Morris Berger and Grand Valley State have reached a mutual agreement regarding his position as offensive coordinator at Grand Valley State University. Berger has resigned and the university has accepted it with immediate effect. 

Jan 30, 2020


What will the GVSU student experience look like in five years? Students, President Mantella share ideas during design thinking workshop

More than 50 students from various majors, academic levels and backgrounds gathered for a workshop with President Philomena V. Mantella to reimagine the student experience at Grand Valley. 

Jan 24, 2020


So much to love about 2019 at Grand Valley

From the announcement of Grand Valley's fifth president, Philomena V. Mantella, to the women's soccer team winning a sixth national title, 2019 has been full of unforgettable moments. 

Dec 19, 2019


Photo gallery: inauguration week events

About 80 people attended an alumni breakfast at the Eberhard Center November 14, honoring President Philomena V. Mantella as inauguration week activities continue.

Nov 14, 2019


Previous presidents influence, shape Grand Valley

Throughout its nearly 60-year history, four previous presidents have guided Grand Valley into a comprehensive university with more than 24,000 students.

Nov 12, 2019


Lubbers addresses Class of 1969 golden reunion

President Emeritus Arend D. Lubbers addressed the Class of 1969 and their guests at a golden reunion event during Homecoming weekend and highlighted the influence alumni have at Grand Valley.

Oct 31, 2019


Students thank couple responsible for scholarship programs

More than 100 Grand Valley students met and thanked the Detroit couple responsible for helping to fund their education.

Oct 14, 2019


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