University Development
GVSU mourns alumnus and supporter Raymond Bennett, '92
The Grand Valley community mourns the death of Marriott International executive Raymond "Ray" Bennett, '92, who died May 5.
May 10, 2022
GVU Foundation honors Pickard, Kindschi for their commitment to philanthropy, service
William Pickard and P. Douglas Kindschi were recognized May 3 by the Grand Valley University Foundation for their commitment to philanthropy, service and the university.
May 4, 2022
Inaugural Marcia J. Haas Performing Arts Scholars named
The support comes from the Thomas J. and Marcia J. Haas Endowment for the Performing Arts.
Apr 21, 2022
Grand Valley celebrates the life of Christos T. Panopoulos, business and community leader
Panopoulos served on the Grand Valley University Foundation for more than two decades.
Apr 7, 2022
Center for Civil Discourse symposium will explore radical empathy
The Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse will host its eighth annual symposium on March 23, focused on bridging divides through a concept the keynote speaker calls "radical empathy."
Mar 17, 2022
Mercantile Bank programs provide GVSU students with assistance for education expenses, experience in banking fields
Mercantile Bank has launched the Mentoring, Aspiring, Preparing program and, in partnership with Grand Valley, a scholarship, providing students with assistance for their education expenses while exposing them to careers in banking.
Mar 15, 2022
Campus community mourns death of Bea Idema
The Grand Valley and West Michigan communities are celebrating the life of devoted philanthropist Beatrice "Bea" Idema, who died on February 3.
Feb 4, 2022
Gift from former trustee supports students from HBCU/HSI Pipeline and Michigan
Former Grand Valley Board of Trustees member William "Bill" Pickard has initiated two funds designed to support students and help diversity West Michigan's talent pool.
Jan 20, 2022
Grand Valley celebrates the life of Lena Meijer
Grand Valley and West Michigan are remembering Lena Meijer, who died on January 15. She was 102.
Jan 16, 2022
GVSU remembers philanthropist and supporter Esther Padnos
Grand Valley State University joins West Michigan in mourning the death of Esther Padnos, who died December 19.
Dec 22, 2021
