University Development

Giving Tuesday focus on Replenish will help students thrive in, out of classroom

Grand Valley will once again support the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund during Giving Tuesday, December 3.

Nov 19, 2024

GVSU celebrates Thompson Foundation for decades of helping students achieve goals

The university celebrated the Thompsons and their foundation for their philanthropy on October 18 with the dedication of the Bob and Ellen Thompson Student Success Center, in the Kirkhof Center.

Oct 18, 2024

people stand behind a blue ribbon, Bob and Ellen Thompson Student Success Center, with scissors in hand to cut the ribbon

Giving

Student Philanthropy Week spotlights connections, belonging

Coordinated by University Development, events throughout the week and money raised put a spotlight on the impact that philanthropy has on every Grand Valley experience.

Sep 22, 2024

Student Philanthropy Week image of arch with blue heart woven through it

Athletics

No. 2 Lakers face Division III Wisconsin-La Crosse

Ranked No. 5 in Division III, Wisconsin-La Crosse meets the Lakers on September 21, as part of Family Weekend festivities. Kickoff is 7 p.m.

Sep 19, 2024

GVSU receiver Donovon Johnson takes the field with his teammates.

Giving

Campaign will help more students have study abroad experiences

Now through July 25, Grand Valley is hosting a crowdfunding campaign to help more students have transformative study abroad experiences.

Jul 15, 2024

Giving

GVSU community remembers life of Bill Pickard, former board of trustee member

Detroit business mogul and GVSU supporter William Pickard died June 12 at age 83.

Jun 14, 2024

William Pickard at left seated in chair, rows of students listening in the Multicultural Affairs office

Giving

Harris and Verplank families honored by Grand Valley University Foundation

Each family received the Enrichment Award, an honor that recognizes significant contributions to Grand Valley through philanthropy and community service.

Jun 5, 2024