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Educational Equity

Continuing to create: GVSU students celebrate Black History Month through student showcase

The theme for this year’s Black History Month celebrations is “Continuing to Create”, intended to celebrate the Grand Valley students who are creating Black history every day.

Feb 7, 2025



Black History Month: GVSU students reflect on celebration, education and finding community

The Office of Multicultural Affairs, in partnership with GVSU student organizations, will host events allowing students to connect with Black student groups and organizations.

Jan 31, 2025


New mural unveiled in the Milton E. Ford LGBT Center

Designed by a Grand Valley alum, the mural provides a pop of color and representation of community in the Milton E. Ford LGBT Center.

Jan 24, 2025


Keynote speakers will link King's legacy to current events during MLK Commemoration Week

LaTosha Brown, Dar Mayweather and Joe Jones will give keynote presentations throughout the week of January 20.

Jan 14, 2025


Indigi-fest to celebrate Indigenous culture through food, dancing and other workshops

Attendees can expect to learn more about Anishanaabe language, Powwow celebrations and more.

Nov 19, 2024


REP4 announces inaugural executive director LuWanna Williams

Williams is a lifetime educator committed to providing access and opportunity to underrepresented students.

Nov 7, 2024


GVSU's Office of Multicultural Affairs honors the dead in Día de los Muertos celebration

While the holiday has received more recognition in American culture over the years, there are still some misconceptions that Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is simply the Mexican version of Halloween. This is not the case. Día de los Muertos is about honoring loved ones who have passed.

Nov 1, 2024



GVSU joins Michigan public university pact to streamline college admissions, boost enrollment

A recent Kresge Foundation grant will help promote this effort statewide.

Oct 31, 2024