Thompson Scholar Celebration of Graduates


Tuesday, April 14, 2026
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Allendale Campus
Staff, Students


This year, the Thompsons and their foundation have helped May and 1,120 other GVSU students realize their college dreams while helping to decrease their college debt. The Thompson Foundation has donated more than $36 million to Grand Valley, creating t...

Come join us for the Thompson Scholar Celebration of Graduates, a special gathering to honor graduating Thompson Scholars and celebrate this milestone together. You can expect:

  • A buffet-style dinner
  • A Thompson Scholar honor cord presentation from President Mantella
  • Remarks from representatives of the Thompson Foundation
  • Time to connect and celebrate with fellow graduating scholars

Visit https://www.gvsu.edu/thompsonscholars/module/906b534d-584f-4d75-8346-261ddc740717/event/424a728a-e143-4f06-925b-96432d490531 to learn more!


Location Information


Pere Marquette Room, Kirkhof Center (KC 2204)

Download parking map for the Allendale Campus


Contact Information


(616) 331-3234

[email protected] 


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This event was added to the calendar by Spencer Deitrick (deitrics@mail.gvsu.edu) on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 and was last updated on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:44 a.m.


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