Articles by Michele Coffill

Traverse City alumni say NMC University Center is benefit to northern Michigan

The University Center at Northwestern Michigan College is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Jun 7, 2021


Detroit school students learn about the future of college success at 8th grade ceremony

Students at Detroit Achievement Academy learned they will have guaranteed admission to Grand Valley when they graduate from high school.

Jun 3, 2021


Men's track and field team wins first national title

Members of the Laker men's track and field team won their first outdoor national championship May 29 on their home track.

Jun 1, 2021


President's supplier diversity statement aids inclusive campus environment

President Philomena V. Mantella issued a commitment to supplier diversity and said the statement will enhance the vibrancy of Grand Valley's community and assist in creating an inclusive campus.

May 27, 2021


Faculty and staff sketches

Faculty and staff members who published articles, gave presentations or interviews, and received grants are listed.

May 26, 2021


GVSU community mourns death of George Gordon, philanthropist of education and art

The Grand Valley community is mourning the death of George Gordon, who coupled his philanthropic passions for education and art throughout West Michigan.

May 21, 2021


Engineering students are first cohort to begin path to combined degrees through NSF funded program

Seven students were accepted into the first cohort of a National Science Foundation grant-funded program focused on increasing the number of underrepresented students who earn engineering graduate degrees.

May 21, 2021


Two McNair Scholars earn full scholarships to begin graduate school

Two of Grand Valley's McNair Scholars earned full scholarships to begin their doctoral degree programs at Michigan State University in the fall semester.

May 20, 2021


Communications faculty takes interdisciplinary style to Meijer Honors College

Melba Vélez Ortiz said applying for a faculty position in the honors college felt like being called 'home to the mothership.'

May 18, 2021


GVSU at 60: New retirees brought creative ideas, leadership, connections to campus

Many people who will retire at the end of the academic year have years of service that span a good portion of the university's 60 years.

May 17, 2021