Articles by Michele Coffill

White House correspondent delivers message of 'moving forward' during community MLK event

On the same day National Guard troops surrounded the nation's Capitol building following a siege, a White House correspondent gave a message of hope as she reflected on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 18, 2021


GVSU ranks sixth nationally for number of students who study abroad

Grand Valley was ranked sixth nationally in its category for the number of students who studied abroad in 2018-2019, according to the Institute of International Education.

Jan 14, 2021


White House correspondent to deliver keynote address at virtual MLK event

GVSU, GRCC and Davenport University have partnered to bring this event to the West Michigan community.

Jan 13, 2021


Design thinking classes partner with Founders to create new beer

In March, beer aficionados can sip a new brew crafted by Grand Valley students who, because of the pandemic, barely stepped foot inside a brewery.

Jan 12, 2021


University policy update shifts to remote status during severe weather

The updated policy now includes details on four classifications of operation: open, remote, classes canceled, or closed

Jan 11, 2021


GVSU researchers find mental health outcomes for Michigan residents worsens despite more access to health insurance

Faculty researchers from the Seidman College of Business found more Michiganders have access to health care and health insurance, yet mental health outcomes for residents have worsened.

Jan 8, 2021


Campus Safety Task Force report gives opportunity for GVPD feedback

The number of informal complaints and internal investigations made against Grand Valley Police Department officers has greatly decreased since 2017, according to a report from the Campus Safety Task Force.

Jan 6, 2021


Faculty researchers, health care leaders will discuss trends, impact of COVID-19 at virtual event

The 12th annual West Michigan Health Care Economic Forecast will begin virtually at 8 a.m. on January 8.

Jan 5, 2021


OCDPH uses Holland Campus to give initial vaccinations

Jeff Potter, a firefighter and EMT from Zeeland, was the first person to receive the COVID-19 vaccination at Grand Valley's Meijer Campus in Holland December 17.

Dec 18, 2020


GVSU at 60: Now retired, Stoll served as common thread for students for nearly 40 years

January and the start of the winter semester will be the first time in nearly 38 years Bob Stoll is not on campus.

Dec 18, 2020