Board of Trustees
President Haas honored by Board of Trustees
President Thomas J. Haas was honored by members of the Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees at its April 26 meeting at the L. William Seidman Center in Grand Rapids in recognition of his 13 years of service to the university.
Apr 26, 2019
David Hooker honored by GVSU Board of Trustees
David Hooker, president and CEO of Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park and former member of Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees, was honored by the board at its February 8 meeting held at the L. William Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Feb 8, 2019
GVSU trustees call special board meeting to select next president
The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees has scheduled a special meeting on Tuesday, January 22, at 11 a.m. in the Grand River Room in the Kirkhof Center on the Allendale Campus. The agenda for the meeting is the nomination and election of the university's next president, who will take office on July 1, following the retirement of President Thomas J. Haas.
Jan 21, 2019
The Connection named for Vice President Blue
The Board of Trustees approved the naming of the Connection on the Allendale Campus as the Lynn M. Blue Connection, in honor of Lynn "Chick" Blue, vice president for Enrollment Development.
Nov 8, 2018
GVSU Accountability Report shows continued strong performance
Grand Valley State University's annual Accountability Report shows the university is again a top performer in the state in several key areas, including providing access to students who might not otherwise be able to afford a college degree and keeping students on a path to a timely graduation.
Nov 2, 2018
Gov. appoints community leader and state administrator to Grand Valley board
Gov. Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Sue Jandernoa and Elizabeth (Beth) Emmitt to the Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees. The eight-year terms begin January 1, 2019.
Oct 19, 2018
Grand Valley State and Grand Rapids collaborate on affordable housing project
A project to bring new affordable housing to a Grand Rapids neighborhood is one step closer following action by the Board of Trustees of Grand Valley State University. At their July meeting, trustees authorized the university to lease property on its health campus in Grand Rapids to a developer who intends to build affordable housing compatible with the Belknap Lookout neighborhood.
Jul 13, 2018
GVSU reports regional impact of $849 million
The economic impact report covers Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties and used 2016-2017 data. Grand Valley employs more than 3,600 people and enrolls more than 25,000 students who spend money and pay taxes in the region.
Apr 27, 2018
Students, faculty, staff share attributes they want in next president
Members of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee heard from students, faculty, staff members and alumni during two listening sessions held April 12 and 13 on the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses.
Apr 13, 2018
Firm selected to assist in presidential search
Grand Valley's Board of Trustees has selected Storbeck, Pimentel and Associates (SPA) as the firm to assist the university in the search for its next president.
Apr 4, 2018