University Development
President Haas shares thoughts on the future of Grand Valley
President Thomas J. Haas spoke with local business publication MiBiz about the university's growth in downtown Grand Rapids and the future of the university.
Jan 2, 2018
GVSU's Hauenstein Center receives major gift from Hauenstein family
Grand Valley's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies was one of three West Michigan institutions -- along with Aquinas College and Mercy Health -- to receive a major gift from the family of Ralph W. Hauenstein, Hauenstein Center namesake, on December 11.
Dec 11, 2017
Laker Effect Challenge winning team earns $3,000
The winning Laker Effect Challenge idea was a Kirkhof College of Nursing project that promotes and supports breastfeeding within the community.
Dec 7, 2017
GVSU receives $1 million grant to support STEM students
A new project at Grand Valley will financially help academically talented, low-income students seeking an education in science or engineering, while providing them with mentoring and hands-on learning and research opportunities. The project received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The program will create a set of progressively increasing four-year scholarships for at least 50 Grand Valley students.
Dec 4, 2017
Success of West Side dependent on collaboration, retaining talent
Community leaders emphasized inclusiveness, collaboration and developing talent as some of the keys to a successful future for Grand Rapids' West Side.
Nov 29, 2017
Professor recognized by national organization for contributions to advancement of science
Edward Aboufadel, assistant vice president for Academic Affairs and professor of mathematics, has been named a Fellow by the American Association of the Advancement of Science for his contributions to the advancement of science or its applications. Aboufadel is the first Grand Valley faculty member to be named an AAAS Fellow. He has been a member of AAAS since 1987, serving in a variety of roles, including secretary, an officer in the Mathematics Section of the organization, and task force chair.
Nov 27, 2017
Visual and media arts students to exhibit culminating projects during multiple showcases
Senior-level students from the Department of Visual and Media Arts will gain first-hand experience developing and displaying their work before graduation through multiple upcoming exhibitions. Student work will be on display in various venues at Grand Valley and in Grand Rapids November 27-December 14.
Nov 22, 2017
Raising nearly $1.3 billion since inception, giving circles effectively engage all types of donors, new study finds
A new report from researchers on charitable giving has found that the growing trend of collective giving is helping foster diversity in philanthropy.
Nov 21, 2017
Dean recognized for being champion of talent development
Paul Plotkowski, dean of the Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering and Computing, was awarded the MFG Talent Champion Award from the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA).
Nov 21, 2017
Students earn national awards for excellence in writing
Poetry crafted by two Grand Valley students has received national recognition for excellence in writing. Paige Leland and Maria McKee earned "Intro Awards" from the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) competition. The competition aims to spotlight the best new works by students enrolled in the AWP member program.
Nov 20, 2017
