University Development
Grand Valley, West Michigan leaders mourn death of philanthropist
Leaders at Grand Valley and in the West Michigan community are mourning the death of Peter P. Renucci on September 15. He was 81.
Sep 16, 2019
Scholarship will benefit students studying art, biomedical sciences
Carmen Nochera-Wilkens, professor of biomedical sciences, has established a scholarship in memory of her late husband supporting Grand Valley students as they pursue degrees in fine arts and/or biomedical sciences.
Aug 8, 2019
Expanded Hosford Football Center called 'home win'
More than 400 people celebrated the dedication of Grand Valley's renovated and expanded football center on June 19.
Jun 19, 2019
Leaders announce Laker Effect Campaign goal extended
Grand Valley leaders announced that the original Laker Effect campaign goal of $85 million has been exceeded, and the university will continue toward a new goal of $100 million or more by the end of the campaign.
Jun 4, 2019
Haas, Mantella tour new Laker Line bus
Local officials got a first look at one of the new articulated buses that will be part of the Laker Line when it begins running in August 2020.
Jun 3, 2019
President Haas attends Mackinac Policy Conference
President Thomas J. Haas is meeting with policy leaders at the 2019 Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference being held at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Haas is joined by President-elect Philomena Mantella.
May 30, 2019
Retired professor establishes scholarship for Native American students
Janet G. Brashler, retired Grand Valley professor and curator of anthropology, has established the Mnomen Native American Endowed Scholarship.
May 14, 2019
Alten works now accessible online thanks to gift
Anita M. Gilleo, granddaughter of Mathias J. Alten, has established an endowment fund to maintain a catalog of the impressionist painter's works indefinitely.
May 1, 2019
3,200 students participate in commencement
The afternoon ceremony on Saturday, April 27, was the final commencement for retiring President Thomas J. Haas. Haas and his wife, Marcia Haas, and their family led the recessional out of the arena to shouts of "T-Haas" from graduates and audience members, and Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World." Haas will retire on June 30.
Apr 29, 2019
Brian Kelly, DeVoses among GVSU commencement speakers
Prominent community philanthropists, a football coach and a lifelong educator will give commencement addresses at Grand Valley's three ceremonies April 26-27 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
Apr 22, 2019
