Thank You For Causing Their Laker Effect

Jeannine

Graduate Director, Speech Lab (in the GVSU Knowledge Market)

“When I first came to Grand Valley, I had a pretty rough start academically, but thanks to your support I was able to self-correct and develop the confidence that I needed to both set and achieve my goals. Thank you!”

Tamara

Thompson University Preparatory Academy Scholarship recipient, Leadership Development Program, Marriott Corporation

“With your help, students like me who can’t come to a university like this for financial reasons, will see their dreams come true. Thank you so much!”

Elvia

Adam M. Malson Memorial Scholarship recipient, Community Resource Specialist, EightCap

“Thanks to the scholarships I’ve received, I have not only made it, but I’ve made my family proud. Thank you!”

Jimmy

Internship through GVSU Career Center, Plant Finance, Kellogg Company

“Thanks to the professors and staff at the Career Center, I was able to land a summer internship which led to a full-time position. I look forward to continuing to connect with all my Grand Valley mentors and peers as I grow my career. Thank you.”

Jasmine

Lab Technician, Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute

“Your gifts made it possible for me to study harmful algal blooms on Muskegon Lake which may help eventually delist it as an area of concern and advance research in this field.”

Matthew

Nurse, Spectrum Health, COVID unit

“Because of Grand Valley’s simulation program I have been exposed to real life, challenging scenarios that I otherwise I would never have encountered. I have also been able to conduct real nursing research and share it with audiences all across the Midwest. Thank you for setting me up for success.”

Taylor

Physician Assistant program, completing clinical rotations

“We have phenomenal faculty, staff and clinical preceptors that dedicate so much time and effort into our students and truly make our program feel like a family. They've taught me so much about patient care and the value of relationships.”

Connor

Mechanical Engineer, Cascade Engineering

“The hands-on aspects of GVSU provided students like myself with valuable skills and understanding of real-world applications. My time at Cascade Engineering has provided me with a years worth of manufacturing engineering experience. I have grown into an entry level engineer ready for the work force.”

Scott

MBA program, Seidman College of Business, Student Support Fund recipient

“For the first time in my life I can honestly say - I was in real trouble. I didn’t know where to turn. I just needed a little bit to get me through to graduation – I’d never been in a situation like this. It was then that I learned about the Student Support Fund.”