University Development
GVSU community remembers life of Bill Pickard, former board of trustee member
Detroit business mogul and GVSU supporter William Pickard died June 12 at age 83.
Jun 14, 2024
Harris and Verplank families honored by Grand Valley University Foundation
Each family received the Enrichment Award, an honor that recognizes significant contributions to Grand Valley through philanthropy and community service.
Jun 5, 2024
Grand Valley remembers the life of Earl Holton
The former president of Meijer Inc., Earl Holton, and his wife, Donnalee, have been supporters of Grand Valley for over 40 years.
May 14, 2024
Inaugural Day of Giving allows Lakers to unite to support student success
For the first time, Lakers have one designated day to collectively show their support for Grand Valley and unite for student success.
Mar 11, 2024
Grand Valley community celebrates life of GVU Foundation director
Leaders at Grand Valley and in West Michigan are celebrating the life of Robert "Buzz" Kersman, who died in late February.
Mar 4, 2024
Fieldhouse Arena court named in honor of President Emeritus Thomas J. Haas
More than 300 GVSU supporters, friends and family members celebrated the unveiling of the Thomas J. Haas Court at the Fieldhouse Arena.
Feb 24, 2024
Mary Idema Pew Library celebrates 10th anniversary
Created as a prototype for 21st century learning, the space introduced innovative, student-focused designs.
Nov 28, 2023
Giving Tuesday will focus on Replenish, helping ensure students have access to food, basic needs
For the second consecutive year, the Grand Valley community will rally around the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund during Giving Tuesday, the national philanthropic day of giving after Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
Nov 21, 2023
Kimmerer: 'What does the Earth ask of us?'
The author of Braiding Sweetgrass gave a presentation before a standing-room-only crowd in the Kirkhof Center.
Nov 8, 2023
Educators will discuss civility in public schools at 10th annual Civil Discourse Symposium
Panelists will discuss how school libraries have become sites of debated censorship and history curricula sources of contention.
Oct 31, 2023
