Office of the President
President Haas attends Mackinac Policy Conference
President Thomas J. Haas is meeting with policy leaders at the 2019 Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference being held at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Haas is joined by President-elect Philomena Mantella.
May 30, 2019
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
City of Walker declares April 22 as Thomas J. Haas Day
Walker city leaders are declaring April 22, 2019 as Thomas J. Haas Day; a formal ceremony will take place during the April 22 Walker City Commission meeting beginning at 7 p.m. at 4243 Remembrance Road NW in Walker.
Apr 19, 2019
Haas tells House subcommittee education key to state's future
In his remarks given in Lansing February 14, President Thomas J. Haas said higher education is a public good and requires the investment of the state to fulfill its potential and secure the state's future.
Feb 14, 2019
Education equals Michigan talent: Governor and Grand Valley president agree
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Grand Valley State University President Thomas J. Haas have a unifying message: education is a priority for the future of Michigan.
Feb 13, 2019
12th annual Faculty Awards Convocation honors faculty
Faculty members were honored for their contributions to teaching, scholarship and service. President Haas received surprise recognition for his servant leadership and commitment to excellent teaching.
Feb 13, 2019
Mantella, Peters hope Trump addresses lifelong learning in State of the Union address
While President Donald Trump is expected to talk about immigration, border security and criminal justice reform in his second State of the Union address, Grand Valley President-elect Philomena Mantella said she hopes the president also touches on lifelong learning.
Feb 5, 2019
GVSU appoints fifth president; first woman
The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Philomena V. Mantella as the university's fifth president. The trustees voted unanimously to appoint her to the presidency at a special board meeting held on the Allendale Campus, January 22, 2019.
Jan 22, 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
Haas attends event to hear governor's vision for Michigan
President Thomas J. Haas attended a Breakfast Club event sponsored by the Detroit Free Press January 18 to hear Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's vision for Michigan's future.
Jan 18, 2019
