Veterans
GVSU student vets participate in national conference, Mantella recognized as champion for veterans in higher ed
GVSU student veterans represented the university at the 13th annual Student Veterans of America National Conference held virtually February 19 and 20.
Feb 22, 2021
GVSU announces The Peter Secchia Military and Veterans Program
Active-duty military and veterans will receive enhanced support to pursue their educational goals, thanks to a significant gift from the family of the late former ambassador to Italy, Peter F. Secchia.
Jan 31, 2021
Mantella announces GVSU Veteran Promise: Guaranteed admission for enlisted 2021 Michigan high school graduates
Mantella said the GVSU Veteran Promise is another way to build on Grand Valley's historical commitment to veterans.
Nov 11, 2020
Student veterans receive support while navigating COVID-19, honor President Mantella
Cameron Zbikowski said he chose Grand Valley because of its affordability and excellent reputation for supporting military students. He said he is especially grateful to be a Laker in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sep 18, 2020
GVSU named a Top Midwest University, Best Value, Most Innovative by U.S. News & World Report
Grand Valley State University has again been named a top university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. In the "2021 Best Colleges" rankings, Grand Valley is ranked third overall for Top Public Regional Universities in the Midwest and eighth for Most Innovative Schools in the Midwest.
Sep 14, 2020
GVSU names first military and veteran resource manager
Jill Wolfe has been selected to serve as Grand Valley's first Military and Veteran Resource manager. The new position was originally announced by President Philomena V. Mantella at the November 2019 Veterans Day Breakfast with the goal of providing additional support to military-connected students and dependents while expanding Grand Valley's visibility, partnerships and pipelines within the community.
Jul 7, 2020
GVSU receives gold-level status from veterans group for fifth consecutive year
Grand Valley was again named a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School for the 2019-2020 academic year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Gold is the highest level awarded.
May 5, 2020
Staff member's daughter recovers from COVID-19
University staff member Tim Marroquin and his family are now healthy and safe at their home in Holland. The same couldn't have been said less than a month ago.
Apr 17, 2020
Student veteran finds support and strong community at GVSU, a 2020 Military Friendly School
Student veteran Sarah Anderson said she chose to attend Grand Valley because it was close to home, but she said she didn't expect to find a community and university support system that would be instrumental in helping her transition from military to civilian life.
Feb 19, 2020
GVSU celebrates, honors veterans
Students, faculty and staff members who served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard were honored November 11 at the Ninth Annual Veterans Day Breakfast held in the Alumni House.
Nov 11, 2019
