Thomas J. Haas has been president of Grand Valley State University for 10 years!

Grand Valley’s fourth president is so appreciated by students, they’ve given him the affectionate nickname T. Haas. He has shown his obvious love for students by getting to know as many as he can personally, and T. Haas has created countless memories that will be cherished by the GVSU community.

Events took place to celebrate, including the T. Haas 10 City Tour. Additionally, The Tom and Marcia Haas Power of 10 Endowed Scholarship was created and is being supported by students and alumni who want to give back to their favorite university president. 

Don’t forget to sign the Memory Book and leave T. Haas a congratulatory message!  

Haas 10 Year Video

T. Haas Trivia

Haas has two sons, Eric and Gregory, and one daughter, Sarah.  He has two daughters-in-law, Whitney (Eric) and Janice (Gregory), and one son-in-law, John (Sarah).  He has four granddaughters.

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Abbey S

Abbey S Love 6

When a president is willing to do anything to engage students and alumni, you know he is a spectacular leader. President T. Haas has worn ugly sweaters, made snow angels in a blizzard, gotten a bucket...

Paige R

Paige R Love 7

T. Haas was kind enough to make a video in celebration of my victorious battle with cancer, as well as welcome me to becoming a Laker for a Lifetime! The video made me feel beyond thrilled to start...

Erin B

Erin B Love 4

Thanks T-Haas for always coming to student events and supporting the students of Grand Valley University. Most of my friends who talk to who go to other colleges don't even know their president, and...

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