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!  

Haas 10 Year Video

T. Haas Trivia

"My favorite color is yellow."

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Kristina G Love 1

T. Haas is an amazing president who continuously strives to connect the Michigan communities with his students. I've had the pleasure of interacting with T. Haas as a student and as an employer; always...

Grant L Love 1

President Haas is incredibly approachable and always looks out for the best interests of students. He makes it a point to connect with every single person he meets, and he affected my time at Grand...

Liz B Love 0

In December 2009, 3 friends and I drove to Alabama for the NCAA Football championships to see GVSU play. That was also the same day as graduation. T. Haas made it to graduation and then sat right behind...

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