Donors like you are making it possible for students to prepare for what's next in a changing world, and for Grand Valley to continue to provide the talent our region and our state need for the future.

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Support the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute

AWRI was created 35 years ago and was the first freshwater research, outreach, and educational organization working in West Michigan, for West Michigan. Its work is firmly focused on the future, at the intersection of our region's economic and environmental vitality. Your support will expand this important work.

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Why I Give

Teaching by Example

Known for always having a “fun” pen in hand and wearing the color red, Maria Landon made an impression in the classroom and won over the hearts of all her students during the 27 years she taught at Grand Valley. Making the decision to retire wasn’t easy. She was passionate about teaching marketing and dedicated to her students - how could she leave? James Landon ’69, Maria’s husband, suggested they create a scholarship to help them stay connected to the university while supporting marketing students for years to come. The Maria Landon Marketing Scholarship was established in 2017, and Maria’s impact on students has yet to retire.

“As a giver, it's a blessing to know that you've made an impact in someone's life. If we can help students, we feel good about that and we hope that others will do the same.”

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Maria Landon

Your Impact

Every Student has a Story

Your gifts directly impact the lives of students. Because of your support, Grand Valley is a place where students can push themselves in their programs, make valuable connections, and even explore education opportunities around the world. Every student has a story, and you are empowering them to be the best that they can be.

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