Thomas J. Haas has been president of Grand Valley State University for 10 years!

Grand Valley’s fourth president is so appreciated by students, they’ve given him the affectionate nickname T. Haas. He has shown his obvious love for students by getting to know as many as he can personally, and T. Haas has created countless memories that will be cherished by the GVSU community.

Events took place to celebrate, including the T. Haas 10 City Tour. Additionally, The Tom and Marcia Haas Power of 10 Endowed Scholarship was created and is being supported by students and alumni who want to give back to their favorite university president.

Don’t forget to sign the Memory Book and leave T. Haas a congratulatory message!

T. Haas Trivia

Haas' Hometown is Staten Island, New York. He has lived in New York, Connecticut, Iowa, and Michigan.

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Jakia F Love 2

T. Haas is always there to support students. He allowed me to shadow him one day, and I was able to gain a real look into the job of a university president and network with community members of GVSU...

Robert Z Love 6

I remember T. Haas so intentional and present with students during my time at Grand Valley. My memories of him swearing me in on Student Senate, rowing at football games, and shaking hands with my...

Andrea P Love 1

One morning I was sitting on a bench on campus stressing out over an exam and President Thomas J. Haas was walking by and took the time to walk over to the bench to tell me "Good morning Laker, have...

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