Articles by Michele Coffill

New dean of engineering will bring vast industry, education leadership to position

Adebayo "Bayo" Ogundipe has deep experience in engineering education and with industry. He is a professor and engineering department head at James Madison University.

Dec 9, 2024


Giving Tuesday focus on Replenish will help students thrive in, out of classroom

Grand Valley will once again support the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund during Giving Tuesday, December 3.

Nov 19, 2024


Civil Discourse Symposium will highlight Gen Z voices with student panel

"Gen Z Voices: If We Were President" will be held November 21, 6-8:30 p.m., at the Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Nov 13, 2024


Nursing celebrates 50 years while looking ahead at community event

At more than 50 years old, the Kirkhof College of Nursing looked ahead to its future during a community event November 12 at the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health.

Nov 12, 2024


Agreement with MCC makes it easier for students to earn GVSU nursing degrees

Leaders from Grand Valley, MCC and Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital said the enhanced pathway program meets the needs of area residents and provides students with opportunities for easier access to a bachelor's degree in nursing.

Nov 6, 2024


Consortium marks milestone: agreements with 10 partners

The HBCU/HSI Consortium welcomed its ninth and 10th partners: Wilberforce University and Voorhees University.

Oct 30, 2024


GVSU celebrates Thompson Foundation for decades of helping students achieve goals

The university celebrated the Thompsons and their foundation for their philanthropy on October 18 with the dedication of the Bob and Ellen Thompson Student Success Center, in the Kirkhof Center.

Oct 18, 2024


Partnerships with two Northern Michigan colleges will help students advance their careers

Two partnerships have been finalized with Kirtland Community College in Roscommon and Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City.

Oct 16, 2024


From health care to business, Battle Creek students gain valuable experience at internships

Students completed internships at eight Battle Creek businesses and organizations as part of their pipeline cohort.

Oct 7, 2024


StoryCorps collaborates with Talking Together to present October event

The event will highlight moderated conversations between strangers who have different political views.

Sep 26, 2024