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Campus community celebrates life of GVU Foundation member David Mehney

Dave Mehney served as a member of the Grand Valley University Foundation, leaving a lasting and positive impact on students, athletics and the campus community.

Dec 4, 2025


Join Giving Tuesday efforts to support growing needs at Replenish

A record number of students have accessed the Replenish Basic Needs Center this year.

Nov 20, 2025


GVSU, Southwest Michigan leaders celebrate Battle Creek Innovation Hub as central to innovation, education

BCIH features classrooms, commercial teaching kitchen, cafe, event venue and collaborative areas.

Oct 9, 2025


Student Philanthropy Week spotlights student organizations

33 student organizations are participating in the week's events, which run October 6-13.

Oct 2, 2025



GVSU names new carillonneur for iconic towers

Jon Lehrer was introduced to GVSU during a June 10 celebration at the Cook Carillon Tower.

Jun 10, 2025


GVSU community celebrates life of Michael Ellis

Mike Ellis was an ambassador to the Grand Valley University Foundation and supported GVSU academic and athletic projects.

Jun 3, 2025


GVSU community celebrates the life of Jack Miller

A member of the Grand Valley University Foundation, Miller died on April 2.

Apr 4, 2025


Pamella DeVos joins anniversary celebration of flagship Health Campus building

Nursing and health profession students who will graduate in April are well-prepared for the workforce, in part, because of where they spent the majority of their class time.

Mar 25, 2025


GVSU Day of Giving allows community members to give where it matters most to them

March 20 marks Grand Valley's second Day of Giving, a collective day when Lakers can support funds that help students succeed.

Mar 10, 2025