Giving

Scholarship will benefit students studying art, biomedical sciences

Carmen Nochera-Wilkens, professor of biomedical sciences, has established a scholarship in memory of her late husband supporting Grand Valley students as they pursue degrees in fine arts and/or biomedical sciences.

Aug 8, 2019


Expanded Hosford Football Center called 'home win'

More than 400 people celebrated the dedication of Grand Valley's renovated and expanded football center on June 19.

Jun 19, 2019


Leaders announce Laker Effect Campaign goal extended

Grand Valley leaders announced that the original Laker Effect campaign goal of $85 million has been exceeded, and the university will continue toward a new goal of $100 million or more by the end of the campaign.

Jun 4, 2019


Retired professor establishes scholarship for Native American students

Janet G. Brashler, retired Grand Valley professor and curator of anthropology, has established the Mnomen Native American Endowed Scholarship.

May 14, 2019


Alten works now accessible online thanks to gift

Anita M. Gilleo, granddaughter of Mathias J. Alten, has established an endowment fund to maintain a catalog of the impressionist painter's works indefinitely.

May 1, 2019


New scholarship honors retired professor

Grand Valley alumni, faculty and friends established the Bennet L. Rudolph Endowed Marketing Scholarship to honor the retired professor of marketing.

Feb 28, 2019


Football center expansion announced, building named for Hosford

Homecoming activities October 6 included a ceremony that announced a building expansion and naming of the Lakers' football center in memory of Jamie Hosford, '77.

Oct 7, 2018


Longtime university supporter helps Grand Valley students succeed

Grand Valley students now have an even greater opportunity to stay and succeed, thanks to a generous gift from community philanthropist Beatrice "Bea" Idema.

Apr 25, 2018


Scholarship established by vice president reflects history of dedication to students

Known for her unwavering dedication to students, Lynn (Chick) Blue, vice president for Enrollment Development, has established a new scholarship that will support students who otherwise could not afford to attend Grand Valley.

Jan 30, 2018


GVSU, Mary Free Bed to announce expanded partnership

Leaders from Grand Valley and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital are expanding their partnership, which will strengthen the region's health care talent pipeline and serve the needs of rehabilitation patients.

Jan 8, 2018