Articles by Michele Coffill

GVSU graduate helping hundreds of Afghan refugees transition to area

The 2014 graduate understands the journey ahead for Afghans; he was once a refugee.

Oct 8, 2021


GVSU mourns the death of former GVU Foundation president

John Edison, former president of the Grand Valley University Foundation, died September 30.

Oct 1, 2021


Virtual exchanges allow students to gain language, global competency skills

Grand Valley students are learning about global cultures and speaking another language by connecting virtually with peers around the world.

Sep 30, 2021


Recruitment season: Admissions staff remains flexible to meet needs of prospective students

Admissions staff members will continue to face uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic when planning traditional high school visits.

Sep 29, 2021


Conference at GVSU for Latino youth focuses on building college-going culture

More than 1,000 Latino youth from across Michigan are expected to attend ALSAME, a conference sponsored by a consortium of higher education admissions officers.

Sep 28, 2021


GVSU again earns national recognition for committing to diversity, inclusion

This marks the fourth time GVSU has earned the HEED Award, also receiving it in 2020, 2019 and 2012.

Sep 21, 2021


GVSU leaders sign second agreement in HBCU pipeline program

GVSU leaders signed a second agreement with a Historically Black College/University, giving students at Saint Augustine's University in North Carolina opportunities to earn master's degrees in advanced computing or engineering fields in as little as five years.

Sep 20, 2021


Faculty, staff newsletter returns in digital format

After a hiatus because of the pandemic, Forum has returned in a digital format.

Sep 16, 2021


Moon shot: engineering students create device for NASA

For the fifth consecutive year, Grand Valley engineering students competed nationally and successfully produced a prototype device that might someday be used by astronauts.

Sep 7, 2021


GVSU receives federal grant to increase number of Kent, Muskegon county residents with college degrees, help fill talent gap

Grand Valley received a new $1.2 million federal grant to help increase the number of adults in Kent and Muskegon counties who pursue post-secondary education or vocational training.

Aug 31, 2021