Articles by Michele Coffill

Professional development series aligns with Strategic Enrollment Management Plan

A series of professional development events will help faculty and staff members strengthen Grand Valley student readiness and success outcomes.

Aug 18, 2022


Carmody: Any proposed Title IX changes would be years away from implementation

Kevin Carmody, director of the Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX coordinator, said proposed U.S. Department of Education changes to Title IX regulations may bring more flexibility for institutions but any implementation will be years away.

Aug 16, 2022


Mili announces appointments to Provost Office staff, new KCON acting dean

Fatma Mili, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs, announced appointments within the Office of the Provost and a new acting dean for the Kirkhof College of Nursing.

Aug 10, 2022


GVSU names facility for Shape Corp. to celebrate longtime commitment to engineering students

Grand Valley celebrated Shape Corp.'s lead gift and its longstanding commitment to engineering students by naming its Innovation Design Center for the tier-one automotive supplier.

Aug 9, 2022


First Orientation Extravaganza attracts more than 200 people

More than 200 people attended the first Orientation Extravaganza August 6, providing new students with a fun setting to learn more about the campus resources that will be available to them.

Aug 9, 2022


Teaching Lodge on campus provides space for Native students

Students, faculty and alumni worked collaboratively with community members to build a traditional Native teaching lodge on Grand Valley's campus, the first lodge built on public university land in Michigan.

Aug 8, 2022



Students in environmental studies class immerse themselves on Beaver Island during field school

Ten Grand Valley students had what a faculty member called 'a study abroad experience in the middle of Lake Michigan.'

Jul 19, 2022


Students study, learn in Italy as first group of Secchia Scholars

Eight students are studying or completing an internship in Italy as the inaugural group of Secchia Scholars.

Jul 13, 2022


GVSU engineering students now have pathway to master's degree in architecture from KCAD

GVSU interdisciplinary engineering students interested in pursuing a master's degree in architecture from KCAD can do so in an accelerated timeline.

Jun 20, 2022