Giving
$2.2 million in gifts solidify Grand Valley's first fully endowed chair at Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Frey Foundation and generous donor ensure long-term funding for Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy
Nov 22, 2023
Giving Tuesday will focus on Replenish, helping ensure students have access to food, basic needs
For the second consecutive year, the Grand Valley community will rally around the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund during Giving Tuesday, the national philanthropic day of giving after Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
Nov 21, 2023
Educators will discuss civility in public schools at 10th annual Civil Discourse Symposium
Panelists will discuss how school libraries have become sites of debated censorship and history curricula sources of contention.
Oct 31, 2023
Student Philanthropy Week shines light on giving back, building community
Student Philanthropy Week shines a light on the importance of student organizations as a way to build community and serves to educate students on philanthropy.
Oct 5, 2023
Philanthropic Detroit couple opens doors to education for 400 new students
Nearly 400 new students have enrolled at Grand Valley this year largely because of the generosity of a Detroit couple who have expanded access to education for students from working-class families.
Sep 22, 2023
From journalism to nursing: Pine Rest partnership produces first graduate
Most people may not see an immediate connection between nursing and journalism. Ben Weissenborn said his degree in the latter has helped propel his new career as a psychiatric nurse.
Aug 17, 2023
Camp honors vision, legacy of longtime broadcaster to help high school students explore profession
The camp is part of a gift to GVSU from The Robert Nelson Foundation.
Jul 14, 2023
Kennedys, Kellers recognized with awards from Grand Valley University Foundation
Two couples, John and Nancy Kennedy and Andy and Christina Keller, were recognized June 13 by the Grand Valley University Foundation for their commitment to philanthropy, service and the university.
Jun 14, 2023
Thompson Scholars celebrate community, recognize graduates
Foundation trustees visit to celebrate university's largest scholarship program
May 9, 2023
New endowed professor will focus on role civil discourse can play in polarization
Greg Warsen, assistant professor of educational leadership, was selected as the new Padnos/Sarosik endowed professor of civil discourse.
Dec 5, 2022
