University News
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
Hundreds celebrate anniversary of Division of Inclusion and Equity
More than 400 campus and community members celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Division of Inclusion and Equity February 8 at a reception held at 20 Monroe Live in Grand Rapids.
Feb 9, 2018
Grand Valley Board joins Spectrum Health in approving joint parking ramp
Grand Valley, Spectrum Health System and the city of Grand Rapids moved a step closer to jointly addressing the parking issues along and around the Medical Mile in downtown Grand Rapids. The university's Board of Trustees joined Spectrum Health in formally approving a parking ramp that will be built on land owned by the institutions on Michigan Street.
Feb 2, 2018
Annual Hispanic gala will honor Haas, others
Grand Valley President Thomas J. Haas will be among the honorees at the 13th annual César E. Chávez Hispanic Excellence Scholarship and Community Awards Gala.
Oct 12, 2017
Convocation messages stress importance of making connections
Grand Valley's Convocation speakers who welcomed first-year students to their new academic home gave unified messages of the importance of making connections, accepting challenges and stepping out of comfort zones.
Aug 25, 2017
Academic year gets formal welcome Friday
The formal start to the 2017-2018 academic year begins Friday, August 25, with an address by President Thomas J. Haas to faculty and staff members followed by Convocation ceremonies.
Aug 22, 2017
