Campus Messages
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers
On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a Proclamation entitled "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers," requiring that petitions for H-1B applicants who are currently outside of the United States be accompanied by a $100,000 fee.
Published September 25, 2025
Department of Justice Issues Guidance on Federal Antidiscrimination Laws
Grand Valley State University is reviewing this guidance from the DOJ to determine any potential impacts on our policies, programs, and practices.
Published August 20, 2025
Summary of HR 1 (Big Beautiful Bill) and Impact on Higher Education
Learn more about the impact of HR 1 on higher education.
Published July 3, 2025
Our Approach During These Turbulent Times
Read President Mantella’s message to the campus community affirming GVSU’s commitment to support, transparency, and collective advocacy.
Published June 25, 2025
Student Visa Update - July 2025
Several GVSU international students had their immigration records reinstated as the university monitors ongoing visa delays and travel restrictions.
Published June 25, 2025
WGVU/NPR/PBS Federal Funding Threatened
WGVU is partnering with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to advocate for continued federal support of NPR and PBS amid proposed funding cuts.
Published June 25, 2025
Updates to Employment Practices and Structures
The University has undertaken a comprehensive review of our employment-related practices and structures to comply with applicable federal and state requirements.
Published April 7, 2025
Student Visa Update
Grand Valley recently learned two members of our international student community had their student visas revoked by the federal government.
Published April 7, 2025
Information Regarding Department of Education Notice
President Mantella shares details of a notice GVSU has received from the United States Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and how we are responding.
Published March 14, 2025
Coming Together in Support and Understanding
As changes in systems and structures that have been an accepted way of life impact higher education, President Philomena V. Mantella shared the following letter with the GVSU community.
Published February 24, 2025
Policy Updates Regarding Discrimination, Harassment, and Misconduct
Grand Valley State University has updated its Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment and Misconduct (SLT 9.1) and related procedures to comply with changes to applicable federal regulations.
Published February 21, 2025
U.S. Department of Education "Dear Colleague" Letter
On February 14, the U.S. Department of Education issued a letter providing their current interpretation of the 2023 Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admission (SFFA) v. Harvard.
Published February 18, 2025
Update: Transgender Athletes Executive Order and NCAA Policy Changes
In light of a recent Executive Order (EO) and subsequent NCAA policy change, our Transgender Student-Athlete Inclusion Policy is under review.
Published February 13, 2025
A Message from People, Equity, and Culture & General Counsel
Acknowledging the uncertainty within our new political landscape.
Published January 24, 2025