Development
Grand Valley mourns supporter Helen DeVos
The Grand Valley State University community is mourning the death of Helen DeVos, one of the university's most steadfast supporters. The wife of Amway co-founder Rich DeVos died October 18, at age 90.
Oct 19, 2017
Early assurance agreement signed with CMU College of Medicine
A new cooperative agreement will grant Grand Valley premedical students early assurance of admission to the Central Michigan University College of Medicine through the Early Assurance Program.
Oct 19, 2017
GVSU dedicates new black box theater in honor of renowned vocalist
The Grand Valley community celebrated the formal dedication of the Linn Maxwell Keller Black Box Theatre on October 17. To honor Linn's memory, the Keller family established the Linn Maxwell Keller Professional Vocalist Experience Endowment at Grand Valley in 2017. The fund provides enrichment opportunities for committed vocal performance students and will aim to encourage them in their professional career development. The Keller Theatre was named in appreciation for their generosity.
Oct 17, 2017
Grand Valley joins statewide partnership to support automated vehicle technology
Grand Valley State University has joined a statewide partnership that focuses on training the next generation of high-tech talent who will work to advance automated vehicle technology.
Oct 16, 2017
GVSU earns federal grant to support degree completion for area veterans
Grand Valley received a $1.3 million, five-year federal grant to establish a TRIO Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program, providing free academic support services to low-income veterans who want to complete degree programs.
Oct 11, 2017
GVSU named Best College Buy for 22 consecutive years
For the 22nd year in a row, Grand Valley State University has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys by Institutional Research and Evaluation, Inc. in Georgia.
Oct 2, 2017
GVU Foundation elects new members
The Grand Valley University Foundation elected new directors and advisory cabinet members at its annual meeting September 26.
Sep 27, 2017
New endowed fund will help with high-return water research
Researchers at Grand Valley State University's Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute will be able to investigate topics that government funding programs are typically not willing to take on, thanks to a new endowed fund created by Allen and Helen Hunting.
Sep 5, 2017
GVSU celebrates dedication of expanded performing arts center
The Grand Valley community celebrated the formal dedication of the newly renovated and expanded Thomas J. and Marcia J. Haas Center for Performing Arts on August 25 on the Allendale Campus. The addition includes the Linn Maxwell Keller Black Box Theatre, an expanded theater costume shop, additional prop storage, new dressing rooms, two theater classrooms for costume design and fabrication, four music ensemble rooms and additional rehearsal spaces. The Haas Center also includes a classroom for students studying music educatio
Aug 25, 2017
GVSU to celebrate dedication of Haas Center for Performing Arts
The performing arts have long played a vital role in the West Michigan cultural experience, and Grand Valley has made the performing arts an integral part of its liberal arts education. As the university's arts programs have grown, so has the demand for expanded, flexible, multidisciplinary performance spaces and the resources needed to prepare students for regional and national stages. To meet these needs, the Grand Valley community will celebrate the dedication of the newly renovated and expanded Thomas J. and Marcia J. Ha
Aug 21, 2017