Articles by Michele Coffill

GVSU, SMC leaders sign agreement to open pathways for Southwest Michigan learners

Leaders from Grand Valley and Southwestern Michigan College signed an agreement that provides SMC students with opportunities to take GVSU classes and degree programs at the Dowagiac campus.

Jul 17, 2024


Campaign will help more students have study abroad experiences

Now through July 25, Grand Valley is hosting a crowdfunding campaign to help more students have transformative study abroad experiences.

Jul 15, 2024


Federal grant will address shortage of physician assistants trained in rural behavioral health services

The Physician Assistant Studies department received a five-year, $1.8 million federal grant.

Jun 24, 2024


Former 'Fab Five' member kicks off Black Boys and Men Symposium

Jalen Rose kicked off the third annual symposium with a keynote presentation before 400 people at the Amway Grand Plaza.

Jun 12, 2024


Music professor is link to Grand Valley's newest international partnership

Music professor Marlen Vavrikova grew up in Czechia and helped facilitate the exchange between GVSU and the University of Ostrava.

Jun 10, 2024


GVSU expands programming in Battle Creek with $10 million grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation

The three-year grant will expand educational opportunities for residents and renovate the Kendall Center to accommodate programs.

Jun 3, 2024


Pathways to GVSU program grows with addition of Battle Creek Public Schools

It's the first public school district to join the Eighth Grade Pathways to GVSU Program.

May 30, 2024


Financial institutions invest time, funds in TRIO Upward Bound seniors

Mercantile Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis have committed $25,000 annually for three years for seniors participating in a Money Masters program.

May 23, 2024


Three faculty earn Fulbright Scholar, Specialist awards

Joel Stillerman will spend a semester at Universidad Central de Chile; Jeffrey Kelly Lowenstein and Ranelle Brew each received specialist awards for short-term assignments.

May 21, 2024


Born named interim dean of Padnos College of Engineering

Tim Born arrived at Grand Valley in 2013. He will serve as interim dean effective June 1, when founding dean Paul Plotkowski retires.

May 14, 2024