University Development

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


Haas, Mantella tour new Laker Line bus 

Local officials got a first look at one of the new articulated buses that will be part of the Laker Line when it begins running in August 2020.

Jun 3, 2019


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


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


3,200 students participate in commencement

The afternoon ceremony on Saturday, April 27, was the final commencement for retiring President Thomas J. Haas. Haas and his wife, Marcia Haas, and their family led the recessional out of the arena to shouts of "T-Haas" from graduates and audience members, and Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World." Haas will retire on June 30.

Apr 29, 2019


Brian Kelly, DeVoses among GVSU commencement speakers

Prominent community philanthropists, a football coach and a lifelong educator will give commencement addresses at Grand Valley's three ceremonies April 26-27 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

Apr 22, 2019


Students receive 'waves of good wishes' during final exams

About 1,000 "waves of wishes" are displayed on the library windows, wishing students good luck during finals week.

Apr 22, 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