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Philanthropic Detroit couple opens doors to education for 400 new students
September 22, 2023
Bob and Ellen Thompson fund the university's largest scholarship program.
Make-A-Wish and Grand Valley cover tuition for new Laker & cancer survivor
September 8, 2023
GVSU and the Make-A-Wish Foundation each offered $6500 in tuition assistance to Connor Pung.
From journalism to nursing: Pine Rest partnership produces first graduate
August 17, 2023
Ben Weissenborn is the first KCON student to graduate from the Pine Rest Academy.
Camp honors vision, legacy of longtime broadcaster to help high school students explore profession
July 14, 2023
The camp is part of a gift to GVSU from The Robert Nelson Foundation.
GVSU celebrates the life of longtime supporter, son of university founder
June 16, 2023
David G. Frey, son of Edward Frey, died June 14 at age 81.
Kennedys, Kellers recognized with awards from Grand Valley University Foundation
June 14, 2023
The Kennedys were named Grand Stewards; the Kellers received the Leadership Award.
Thompson Scholars celebrate community, recognize graduates
May 9, 2023
Foundation trustees visit to celebrate university's largest scholarship program
New endowed professor will focus on role civil discourse can play in polarization
December 5, 2022
Greg Warsen was selected as the new Padnos/Sarosik endowed professor of civil discourse.
Giving Tuesday focuses on nourishing students in need at Replenish
November 22, 2022
Food drive and in-person event to help restock shelves, raise awareness of campus resource
GVSU mourns death of West Michigan pastor Dennis McMurray, '85
November 4, 2022
The McMurrays established a scholarship to offer financial assistance to Grand Valley students.