University Development
Grand Valley joins West Michigan to mourn death of Robert Bernecker
Leaders at Grand Valley and in West Michigan are mourning the death of Robert "Bob" P. Bernecker, long-time GVSU supporter and member of the Grand Valley University Foundation Advisory Cabinet.
Apr 27, 2021
Thompson scholarships help more than 1,150 students
More than 1,150 Grand Valley students have received scholarships from a philanthropic Michigan couple who believes in the power of education.
Apr 27, 2021
Philanthropic Michigan couple gives additional $52 million to help college students
A Michigan couple is contributing millions in support of their commitment to change lives through education.
Apr 26, 2021
Faculty and Staff Campaign includes opportunities to extend gifts
Employees who make a contribution before April 15 to the annual campaign will be entered into a drawing that will extend their gift by $500.
Mar 29, 2021
GVSU mourns death of longtime supporter
Dan Pfeiffer, who was also active with the Grand Valley University Foundation, died on March 19.
Mar 23, 2021
GVSU to develop pedestrian mall on Pew Grand Rapids campus
Grand Valley will transform Mount Vernon Avenue in downtown Grand Rapids into a pedestrian campus, featuring a pathway, green space and a bike trail.
Feb 26, 2021
GVSU mourns death of retired vice president
Patricia Oldt, who was instrumental in developing Grand Valley's charter schools program and who served as vice president for Planning and Equity before retiring, died at age 84.
Feb 21, 2021
GVSU announces The Peter Secchia Military and Veterans Program
Active-duty military and veterans will receive enhanced support to pursue their educational goals, thanks to a significant gift from the family of the late former ambassador to Italy, Peter F. Secchia.
Jan 31, 2021
Butcher and Loth retiring in June
President Philomena V. Mantella has announced the June retirements of Vice President and General Counsel Tom Butcher, and Vice President for University Development Karen Loth. She called them both builders of today's Grand Valley State University.
Jan 26, 2021
GVSU mourns the death of longtime university supporter
Mary Ann Keeler, one of Grand Valley's founders and a longtime supporter of the university, died on January 14. She was 95.
Jan 19, 2021
