Articles by Michele Coffill
Convocation speakers encourage students to find their communities, begin strong journeys
New and returning students were welcomed to the 2021-2022 academic year by Convocation speakers who also lent advice, gave messages of support and asked questions.
Aug 27, 2021
Former provost: personal interactions make GVSU unique
At a reception held in her honor, former Provost Maria Cimitile told her colleagues and friends their personal interactions with each other and with students is what makes Grand Valley unique.
Aug 26, 2021
New students participating in Laker Connections find immediate communities
Hundreds of diverse students who participated in Laker Connection orientations immediately found communities on campus.
Aug 26, 2021
New Pew Campus living-learning communities welcome first students
Students who moved into the new Living-Learning Communities on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus August 25 were exactly where they wanted to be: downtown.
Aug 25, 2021
GVSU named among top employers in Michigan by Forbes
Grand Valley was named by Forbes as one of the top 25 employers in Michigan.
Aug 24, 2021
Oliver Wilson Scholars set up for success after completing summer program
Nearly 60 incoming students have already completed their first six weeks of college by participating as Oliver Wilson Scholars, a program designed to support diverse students and set them up for success.
Aug 20, 2021
GVSU earns national recognition for two programs with outreach to HBCU/HSIs
Two Grand Valley programs focused on helping underrepresented students advance in STEM disciplines and careers received national recognition.
Aug 16, 2021
Gift from longtime supporters expands work of civil discourse program into center
A gift from two longtime Grand Valley supporters has created the Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse and ensured students will continue learning how to engage in civil discussions on controversial issues.
Aug 12, 2021
Mantella names four faculty members as Presidential Fellows
President Philomena V. Mantella named four faculty members as new Presidential Fellows to engage with university leadership on various initiatives.
Aug 9, 2021
GVSU names new vice president for University Development
Laura Aikens has been named Grand Valley's vice president for University Development and executive director of the Grand Valley University Foundation.
Aug 9, 2021
