University Development

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


GVSU signs new agreement with University of Sunshine Coast

President Thomas J. Haas and Greg Hill, vice chancellor of the University of Sunshine Coast (USC) in Australia, signed a new five-year agreement to extend the partnership between the two universities. The signing took place November 15 during a ceremony at USC, located in Sippy Downs, near Queensland's capital of Brisbane.

Nov 16, 2017


International students feel at home during presidential visit

Three international students from the island nation of Palau were on hand when their country's president, a Grand Valley alumnus, visited campus in early November.

Nov 9, 2017


Meijer explains relevance of former Grand Rapids senator at Hauenstein event

Hundreds of people filled Grand Valley's Loosemore Auditorium on November 2 to hear historical biographer and grocery magnate Hank Meijer provide a sneak peek into his newly published biography of Arthur Vandenberg, a senator from Michigan who served in the mid-20th century.

Nov 3, 2017


GVSU Accountability Report shows continued strong performance

Grand Valley's annual Accountability Report shows the university is delivering on its promise of a quality public education for students, and is a public good for the people of Michigan.

Nov 3, 2017