Board of Trustees

Grand Valley Board joins Spectrum Health in approving joint parking ramp

Grand Valley, Spectrum Health System and the city of Grand Rapids moved a step closer to jointly addressing the parking issues along and around the Medical Mile in downtown Grand Rapids. The university's Board of Trustees joined Spectrum Health in formally approving a parking ramp that will be built on land owned by the institutions on Michigan Street.

Feb 2, 2018


Grand Valley State mourns loss of John Canepa, business leader, philanthropist

Grand Valley State University leaders join others in West Michigan mourning the loss of John Canepa, who died January 25. Canepa used his business acumen and his generosity to change the landscape of the city and to support the university with fierce dedication.

Jan 25, 2018


Grand Valley State announces expansion to Grand Rapids health campus, sets tuition

Grand Valley is expanding its health campus in downtown Grand Rapids to accommodate the ever-increasing demand from students and health care providers.

Jul 14, 2017


Grand Valley State buys property, plans for engineering expansion and parking

Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees approved the purchase of the Ferris Coffee and Nut facility in downtown Grand Rapids, with plans to expand its engineering programs.

Jun 21, 2017


Board of Trustees meeting webcast live on February 10

The university's Board of Trustees meeting will be webcast live at noon on February 10 from the Detroit Center in downtown Detroit.

Feb 8, 2017


Gov. appoints investment firm executive and current trustee to GVSU board

Randall S. Damstra was appointed and Kate Pew Wolters was reappointed to the Board of Trustees.

Dec 20, 2016



Grand Valley trustees adopt budget, set tuition, increase financial aid

The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees adopted the university's FY 2017 budget and set tuition rates for the academic year at its July 15 meeting, held in the Kirkhof Center on the Allendale Campus.

Jul 15, 2016