University Development

President Mantella holds first in a series of virtual Laker town hall meetings

President Philomena V. Mantella led a virtual town hall meeting April 6 to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the university.

Apr 6, 2020


Former UAW president Owen Bieber remembered for strong ties to GVSU, commitment to students

Owen Bieber, who died Feb. 17 at age 90, had strong ties to Grand Valley including the establishment of the Owen F. Bieber Scholarship Trust to support UAW members and their children.

Feb 18, 2020


So much to love about 2019 at Grand Valley

From the announcement of Grand Valley's fifth president, Philomena V. Mantella, to the women's soccer team winning a sixth national title, 2019 has been full of unforgettable moments. 

Dec 19, 2019


Lubbers addresses Class of 1969 golden reunion

President Emeritus Arend D. Lubbers addressed the Class of 1969 and their guests at a golden reunion event during Homecoming weekend and highlighted the influence alumni have at Grand Valley.

Oct 31, 2019


Homecoming events offer something for everyone

Homecoming at Grand Valley means much more than a football game. Many events are planned October 25-27 as the campus community and alumni celebrate being Lakers for a Lifetime.

Oct 22, 2019


Events planned to celebrate Founders Day

The campus community will celebrate the individuals who rallied support to establish a public higher education institution in West Michigan on Founders Day, October 25.

Oct 21, 2019


Students thank couple responsible for scholarship programs

More than 100 Grand Valley students met and thanked the Detroit couple responsible for helping to fund their education.

Oct 14, 2019


DeVos Medical Colloquy will focus on bioethics, big data

The fields of bioethics and big data will be the focus at the biannual DeVos Medical Colloquy.

Oct 7, 2019


Family of longtime dean establishes scholarship

The family of longtime Grand Valley faculty member Rodney Mulder and his wife, Lucarol, has established a scholarship in their memory.

Oct 2, 2019


GVSU named 'Best College Buy' for 24 consecutive years

For the 24th year in a row, Grand Valley State University has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys by Institutional Research and Evaluation, Inc. (IR&E) in Georgia.

Oct 1, 2019