University News
GVSU trustees call special board meeting to select next president
The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees has scheduled a special meeting on Tuesday, January 22, at 11 a.m. in the Grand River Room in the Kirkhof Center on the Allendale Campus. The agenda for the meeting is the nomination and election of the university's next president, who will take office on July 1, following the retirement of President Thomas J. Haas.
Jan 21, 2019
President Haas to receive Urban League award
President Thomas J. Haas will be among the recipients of the Paul I. Phillips Presidential Legacy Award presented by the Urban League of West Michigan on January 21, the national holiday recognizing the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 17, 2019
Fall semester commencement ceremony held
More than 1,150 students participated in Grand Valley's fall semester commencement ceremony, December 8 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
Dec 8, 2018
Autocam Medical president will speak at commencement
More than 1,150 students will participate in Grand Valley's fall semester commencement ceremony, set for Saturday, December 8, at 10 a.m. at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
Dec 5, 2018
Nominations accepted for awards named for former provost
Nominations are being accepted for two new awards named in honor of Gayle Davis, former provost.
Oct 23, 2018
Former trustee, well-known Detroit leader dies at age 85
William "Bill" Brooks, former Grand Valley trustee, died October 1 at age 85.
Oct 4, 2018
Speakers give advice, take selfie at Convocation
Kevin Patterson graduated from Grand Valley with a master's degree in 2005 and on August 24, he finally got his selfie with President Thomas J. Haas.
Aug 24, 2018
Snyder appointments to state Board of Nursing have GVSU connections
Two people with connections to Grand Valley were appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to the Michigan Board of Nursing.
Jul 16, 2018
GVSU joins initiative to increase students of color in health care fields
Grand Valley and six area institutions will work to increase the number of students of color who choose health care careers while in college, then succeed in the workforce.
Jun 28, 2018
Walsh named new AVP for human resources
Maureen Walsh most recently served as director of human resources at Aquinas College, where she was a member of the President's Cabinet.
Jun 27, 2018