University Development

Grand Valley mourns generous supporter Rich DeVos

The Grand Valley State University community joins people around the world in mourning the death of Richard M. DeVos, one of the university's greatest leaders.

Sep 6, 2018


Dedication held for Lubbers Student Services Center

President Thomas J. Haas told a crowd of about 400 people that President Emeritus Arend D. "Don" Lubbers is a "consummate friend-raiser" who created extraordinary opportunities for Grand Valley.

Aug 24, 2018


GVSU named a top college by Forbes

Grand Valley has been named one of America's Top Colleges for 2018 by Forbes. Rankings focused on the direct benefits schools provide their graduates. Forbes considered debt after graduation, retention and graduation rates, alumni salaries, and signs of individual success including academic and career accolades.

Aug 23, 2018


Two alumni raise funds, cross Lake Michigan on paddleboards

Two alumni crossed Lake Michigan on stand-up paddleboards to raise money and awareness for the Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership.

Aug 21, 2018


Grand Valley a "Best in Midwest"; Seidman College of Business a "Best Business School"

Grand Valley State University has been named one of "2019 Best Colleges: Region by Region" by The Princeton Review in the Midwestern category, and the Seidman College of Business was named a "Best Business School."

Aug 15, 2018


Grand Valley ranked a "Best College in America" by Money

Grand Valley was included on a new list of the "Best Colleges in America" by Money Magazine.

Aug 14, 2018


GVSU partners with MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine

Qualified premedical students at Grand Valley will receive early assurance of admission into the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine following an agreement signed July 23.

Jul 23, 2018


Tickets available for GVSU Night at Comerica Park

Tickets are available for GVSU Night at Comerica Park, a special Detroit Tigers game that will benefit Grand Valley.

Jun 19, 2018


Engineering student who is grandmother will study in Switzerland

Starting another degree three decades after being in a college classroom would be difficult for anyone.

May 18, 2018


Newest Beckman Scholars will research antibiotic resistance, Parkinson's

Two Grand Valley students selected for the rigorous Beckman Scholars Program will conduct research projects centered on advancing a treatment for Parkinson's disease and discovering novel ways to fight antibiotic resistance.

May 17, 2018