Giving
Two recent graduates credit Thompsons for providing them access to college
The coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis are not stopping two recent Grand Valley graduates from starting their careers. Both women credit a generous Detroit couple for helping them get to college in the first place.
Jun 12, 2020
Laker Effect campaign raises record $130M for scholarships, student support, academic programs and facilities
Grand Valley leaders announced a record conclusion to the Laker Effect campaign, which raised $130 million for students, the most successful campaign in the university's history.
Jun 3, 2020
Events planned to celebrate Founders Day
The campus community will celebrate the individuals who rallied support to establish a public higher education institution in West Michigan on Founders Day, October 25.
Oct 21, 2019
Students thank couple responsible for scholarship programs
More than 100 Grand Valley students met and thanked the Detroit couple responsible for helping to fund their education.
Oct 14, 2019
DeVos Medical Colloquy will focus on bioethics, big data
The fields of bioethics and big data will be the focus at the biannual DeVos Medical Colloquy.
Oct 7, 2019
Family of longtime dean establishes scholarship
The family of longtime Grand Valley faculty member Rodney Mulder and his wife, Lucarol, has established a scholarship in their memory.
Oct 2, 2019
Grand Valley, West Michigan leaders mourn death of philanthropist
Leaders at Grand Valley and in the West Michigan community are mourning the death of Peter P. Renucci on September 15. He was 81.
Sep 16, 2019
Scholarship will benefit students studying art, biomedical sciences
Carmen Nochera-Wilkens, professor of biomedical sciences, has established a scholarship in memory of her late husband supporting Grand Valley students as they pursue degrees in fine arts and/or biomedical sciences.
Aug 8, 2019
Expanded Hosford Football Center called 'home win'
More than 400 people celebrated the dedication of Grand Valley's renovated and expanded football center on June 19.
Jun 19, 2019
Leaders announce Laker Effect Campaign goal extended
Grand Valley leaders announced that the original Laker Effect campaign goal of $85 million has been exceeded, and the university will continue toward a new goal of $100 million or more by the end of the campaign.
Jun 4, 2019
