Grand Valley was among 15 national higher education institutions to be recognized for its commitment to Latino student success during a September 30 ceremony.
Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit organization based in 华盛顿特区.C., recertified GVSU's Seal of Excelencia, recognition first earned in 2019 for supporting Latino students and providing tools to help them earn degrees. In 2019, GVSU and eight other institutions earned the inaugural Seal of Excelencia.
GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella said the university is pleased to be recertified and proud to be the only predominantly white institution to earn this designation.
"Grand Valley State University is proud to be in the inaugural cohort of institutions to receive the Seal of Excelencia in 2019," Mantella said. "Our recertification means we are fulfilling our promise to our Latino students and their families that GVSU will provide a welcoming community where they can thrive and succeed."