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

President Haas received two master’s degrees, in chemistry and environmental health sciences, at the University of Michigan. 

Share Your Memory

Andrea P Love 1

One morning I was sitting on a bench on campus stressing out over an exam and President Thomas J. Haas was walking by and took the time to walk over to the bench to tell me "Good morning Laker, have...

Christina D Love 3

"Favorite memory happened at an Alumni Reception Event in Sarasota, Fl. He remembered me from my GV Athletic Intern Days & asked if I had t-shirts to throw. Touched my heart that he & the First Lady...

Travis C Love 1

I was in undergrad when T. Haas came to GVSU, and he's been nothing short of amazing to talk to and get to know. He used to come in the student section with us and get a little rowdy during football...

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