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GVSU mourns the death of former GVU Foundation president
October 1, 2021
John Edison, former president of the Grand Valley University Foundation, died September 30.
Gift from longtime supporters expands work of civil discourse program into center
August 12, 2021
The gift from allows the civil discourse center to expand and add a one-credit course.
GVSU names new vice president for University Development
August 9, 2021
Laura Aikens had been with CCS Fundraising, working with nonprofit and higher education clients.
Former mayor of Grand Rapids and creator of GVSU Logie Fellows Program remembered for his leadership
August 6, 2021
John Logie, former GR mayor and creator of the Logie Fellows Program at GVSU, died August 4.
Grand Valley mourns death of former GVU Foundation director, dedicated philanthropist
July 15, 2021
Joyce Wisner, 91, was a second-generation philanthropist and generous university supporter.
Students utilize advanced simulation technology and interactive laboratories in the new Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health
June 16, 2021
The health building features one of the largest state-of-the-art simulation centers in the state.
GVSU community mourns death of George Gordon, philanthropist of education and art
May 21, 2021
The Gordons donated Mathias J. Alten paintings to GVSU and began the university's vast collection.
Grand Valley joins West Michigan to mourn death of Robert Bernecker
April 27, 2021
Bernecker served the GVU Foundation for the past 12 years and was a long-time university supporter.
Thompson scholarships help more than 1,150 students
April 27, 2021
Students say the financial assistance allows them to concentrate on classes and degree progress.
Philanthropic Michigan couple gives additional $52 million to help college students
April 26, 2021
Bob and Ellen Thompson have supported more than 1,150 GVSU students through scholarship programs.