Articles by Michele Coffill

Women's Commission seeks nominations for awards

Grand Valley's Women's Commission is seeking nominations of faculty and staff members for its Celebrating Women Awards.

Mar 2, 2020


Raised travel advisory suspends study abroad programs in Italy

Grand Valley has suspended its study abroad programs in Italy and asked students there to return to the U.S. due to travel advisories related to the coronavirus.

Feb 29, 2020


Lakers will host GLIAC Indoor Track Championships; broadcasts of both days

The Laker men's and women's track teams will host the GLIAC Indoor Championships Saturday-Sunday, February 29-March 1, at the Fieldhouse. The meet will be broadcast live.

Feb 28, 2020


Laker hoops teams take on Davenport in games to air on ESPN3

The Laker men's and women's basketball team will host GLIAC foe Davenport University Thursday, February 27, in games that will air on ESPN3.

Feb 27, 2020


GVSU nursing dean elected to leadership role on national board

Cynthia McCurren, dean and professor of Kirkhof College of Nursing, was elected to serve in a top leadership role for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the national voice for academic nursing.

Feb 25, 2020


Research team midway through NIH grant focused on wayfinding

When Rebecca Davis talks about her team placing an eight-foot American flag on a wall, or oversized, decorative utensils near a dining facility, a casual listener might assume she's an interior designer.

Feb 25, 2020


Staff member's passion for advocating for undocumented students leads to securing grant

Adriana Almanza, assistant director for the Office of Multicultural Affairs, is passionate about advocating for undocumented students and recently helped a coalition receive its first grant to support that work.

Feb 19, 2020


Semester in Grand Rapids, Detroit programs will hold informational session

Completing an immersive experience like Semester in Grand Rapids gave Sarah Stromski the skills and confidence to land a part-time job and a renewed vigor to complete her degree.

Feb 18, 2020


Interfaith conference will draw participants from area colleges

Campus Interfaith Resources will hold its fourth annual Made In Michigan Interfaith Lab, an interfaith conference for students, faculty and staff members from area colleges and universities.

Feb 14, 2020


Laker hoops teams host Saginaw Valley in games to air on ESPN3

Laker women's and men's basketball teams will host Saginaw Valley State University in games February 13 that will air on ESPN3.

Feb 13, 2020