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!

T. Haas Trivia

"I received my nickname, T. Haas, from a student who was part of a Transitions group in August of 2006."

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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...

Bryan B Love 8

President Haas and Marcia have been caring friends to our three boys since they were babies. In October 2010 my wife and I took the boys, who were then 8 and 6 years old, to Disney World. While waiting...

Jeff S Love 0

I see President Haas in many places but nothing is as memorable during move-in. Seeing President Haas hand out ice cream to new students and parents during move-in days. Speaking with them and interacting...

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