Office of the President
Haas supports recommendations from business leaders for improving K-12 education
Business Leaders for Michigan, an organization made up of senior executives from Michigan's largest companies and universities, has issued a report outlining leading best practices for K-12 education.
Mar 20, 2018
President Haas to speak at education policy summit
U.S. Department of Education statistics show Michigan K-12 students are sliding further and further behind their peers nationally. Grand Valley President Thomas J. Haas will join other education leaders March 23 in Grand Rapids to discuss opportunities and challenges, and get feedback from the community.
Mar 19, 2018
Grand Valley's President Haas announces retirement in 2019
Grand Valley State University President Thomas J. Haas announced he will retire, effective June 30, 2019. He became the university's fourth president in 2006 and has led Grand Valley through a steady period of managed growth and success. He has consistently credited his wife, Marcia, for her support of him and the university, and he has always led with the idea that students come first.
Feb 28, 2018
Message from President Thomas J. Haas
President Thomas J. Haas sent a message to the campus community February 16.
Feb 16, 2018
Faculty, staff recognized at masquerade-themed Presidents' Ball
More than 4,500 Lakers dressed to the nines to attend the 32nd annual Presidents' Ball February 3 in Grand Rapids.
Feb 7, 2018
Michigan students lagging behind, educators say
President Thomas J. Haas led a panel discussion about K-12 education and how Michigan ranks near the bottom in the U.S. for student performance in reading and mathematics.
Feb 6, 2018
Grand Valley Board joins Spectrum Health in approving joint parking ramp
Grand Valley, Spectrum Health System and the city of Grand Rapids moved a step closer to jointly addressing the parking issues along and around the Medical Mile in downtown Grand Rapids. The university's Board of Trustees joined Spectrum Health in formally approving a parking ramp that will be built on land owned by the institutions on Michigan Street.
Feb 2, 2018
Grand Valley State mourns loss of John Canepa, business leader, philanthropist
Grand Valley State University leaders join others in West Michigan mourning the loss of John Canepa, who died January 25. Canepa used his business acumen and his generosity to change the landscape of the city and to support the university with fierce dedication.
Jan 25, 2018
GVSU appoints new vice president for finance
President Thomas J. Haas announced the appointment of Gregory Sanial as the university's new vice president for Finance. Sanial is currently the chief of staff in the United States Coast Guard Fifth District (Virginia), having previously served as the Coast Guard's budget director, overseeing an $11 billion budget.
Jan 2, 2018
President Haas shares thoughts on the future of Grand Valley
President Thomas J. Haas spoke with local business publication MiBiz about the university's growth in downtown Grand Rapids and the future of the university.
Jan 2, 2018
