News from Grand Valley State University

Development

New endowed professorship established to help students experience 'the artistic and intellectual power of painting'

The Duisterhof Endowed Professorship in Visual and Media Arts will begin in the fall.

Feb 26, 2025



No. 2 Lakers face Division III Wisconsin-La Crosse

Ranked No. 5 in Division III, Wisconsin-La Crosse meets the Lakers on September 21, as part of Family Weekend festivities. Kickoff is 7 p.m.

Sep 19, 2024


$2.2 million in gifts solidify Grand Valley's first fully endowed chair at Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Frey Foundation and generous donor ensure long-term funding for Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy

Nov 22, 2023


Make-A-Wish and Grand Valley cover tuition for new Laker & cancer survivor

Grand Valley and the Make-A-Wish Foundation each offered $6500 in tuition assistance to Connor Pung, covering the costs of his first semester.

Sep 8, 2023


DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health will help meet changing needs of health care industry

About 400 community members and donors attended a November 3 dedication ceremony for the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health.

Nov 3, 2021


GVSU receives national recognition for excellence in fundraising and support for students

The university recently concluded a successful Laker Effect campaign, started in July 2012, which raised $130 million.

Jun 19, 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


Grand Valley mourns Foundation Director John D. Wardrop

Grand Valley mourns the death of John D. Wardrop, a Grand Valley University Foundation director and longtime supporter of Grand Valley State University, who died on June 21 at age 82.

Jun 21, 2019


David Hooker honored by GVSU Board of Trustees

David Hooker, president and CEO of Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park and former member of Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees, was honored by the board at its February 8 meeting held at the L. William Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Feb 8, 2019