Giving
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
Retired professor establishes scholarship for Native American students
Janet G. Brashler, retired Grand Valley professor and curator of anthropology, has established the Mnomen Native American Endowed Scholarship.
May 14, 2019
Alten works now accessible online thanks to gift
Anita M. Gilleo, granddaughter of Mathias J. Alten, has established an endowment fund to maintain a catalog of the impressionist painter's works indefinitely.
May 1, 2019
New scholarship honors retired professor
Grand Valley alumni, faculty and friends established the Bennet L. Rudolph Endowed Marketing Scholarship to honor the retired professor of marketing.
Feb 28, 2019
Football center expansion announced, building named for Hosford
Homecoming activities October 6 included a ceremony that announced a building expansion and naming of the Lakers' football center in memory of Jamie Hosford, '77.
Oct 7, 2018
Longtime university supporter helps Grand Valley students succeed
Grand Valley students now have an even greater opportunity to stay and succeed, thanks to a generous gift from community philanthropist Beatrice "Bea" Idema.
Apr 25, 2018