University Development

Inaugural Day of Giving allows Lakers to unite to support student success

For the first time, Lakers have one designated day to collectively show their support for Grand Valley and unite for student success.

Mar 11, 2024


Grand Valley community celebrates life of GVU Foundation director

Leaders at Grand Valley and in West Michigan are celebrating the life of Robert "Buzz" Kersman, who died in late February.

Mar 4, 2024


Fieldhouse Arena court named in honor of President Emeritus Thomas J. Haas

More than 300 GVSU supporters, friends and family members celebrated the unveiling of the Thomas J. Haas Court at the Fieldhouse Arena.

Feb 24, 2024


Mary Idema Pew Library celebrates 10th anniversary

Created as a prototype for 21st century learning, the space introduced innovative, student-focused designs.

Nov 28, 2023


Giving Tuesday will focus on Replenish, helping ensure students have access to food, basic needs

For the second consecutive year, the Grand Valley community will rally around the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund during Giving Tuesday, the national philanthropic day of giving after Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

Nov 21, 2023


Kimmerer: 'What does the Earth ask of us?'

The author of Braiding Sweetgrass gave a presentation before a standing-room-only crowd in the Kirkhof Center.

Nov 8, 2023


Educators will discuss civility in public schools at 10th annual Civil Discourse Symposium

Panelists will discuss how school libraries have become sites of debated censorship and history curricula sources of contention.

Oct 31, 2023


Student Philanthropy Week shines light on giving back, building community

Student Philanthropy Week shines a light on the importance of student organizations as a way to build community and serves to educate students on philanthropy.

Oct 5, 2023


Philanthropic Detroit couple opens doors to education for 400 new students

Nearly 400 new students have enrolled at Grand Valley this year largely because of the generosity of a Detroit couple who have expanded access to education for students from working-class families.

Sep 22, 2023


From journalism to nursing: Pine Rest partnership produces first graduate

Most people may not see an immediate connection between nursing and journalism. Ben Weissenborn said his degree in the latter has helped propel his new career as a psychiatric nurse.

Aug 17, 2023