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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


Grand Valley community remembers Vernon Ohlman

Ohlman designed many iconic buildings and established a scholarship fund to assist students.

Feb 4, 2025


Giving Tuesday focus on Replenish will help students thrive in, out of classroom

Grand Valley will once again support the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund during Giving Tuesday, December 3.

Nov 19, 2024


GVSU celebrates Thompson Foundation for decades of helping students achieve goals

The university celebrated the Thompsons and their foundation for their philanthropy on October 18 with the dedication of the Bob and Ellen Thompson Student Success Center, in the Kirkhof Center.

Oct 18, 2024


Student Philanthropy Week spotlights connections, belonging

Coordinated by University Development, events throughout the week and money raised put a spotlight on the impact that philanthropy has on every Grand Valley experience.

Sep 22, 2024


No. 2 Lakers face Division III Wisconsin-La Crosse

Ranked No. 5 in Division III, Wisconsin-La Crosse meets the Lakers on September 21, as part of Family Weekend festivities. Kickoff is 7 p.m.

Sep 19, 2024