Articles by Michele Coffill

Laker basketball games to air on ESPN3

Grand Valley's men's and women's basketball teams will host Northwood University Thursday, January 16, in games that will air on ESPN3.

Jan 15, 2020


University, partners celebrate opening of outreach center in Battle Creek

Leaders from Grand Valley, W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Battle Creek Public Schools celebrated January 7 the opening of the university's outreach center and a collaborative effort to increase regional access to educational support resources.

Jan 7, 2020


Researchers, health care leaders will share area, statewide trends at event

Area health care leaders and Grand Valley researchers will share trends during the 11th annual West Michigan Health Care Economic Forecast January 10 at the Eberhard Center on GVSU's Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Jan 6, 2020


Students who participate in ROTC now receiving course credits

Grand Valley students who participate in ROTC will now receive course credit for their time and commitment.

Dec 16, 2019


Former student nominated for NFL Man of the Year award

Brandon Carr, Baltimore Ravens defensive back and former Laker football standout, was nominated by his team for the NFL's Walter Payton Award, recognizing his community service work and talent on the field.

Dec 13, 2019


Kaufman Interfaith Institute begins multi-year project with Fetzer Institute

An ongoing partnership between Grand Valley's Sylvia and Richard Kaufman Interfaith Institute and the Fetzer Institute of Kalamazoo has sparked a multi-year project to examine local interfaith models.

Dec 13, 2019


GVSU, nonprofits launch initiative to aid homeless youth

Grand Valley teamed with area nonprofits to officially launch a health initiative December 12 in an effort to interrupt the cycle of youth homelessness.

Dec 12, 2019


Member of Central Park Five, documentarian will give keynotes during MLK week

A member of the exonerated Central Park Five and a faculty member who directed and produced a documentary about the Flint water crisis will be keynote speakers during a week of events on campus that commemorate the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dec 10, 2019


Honors College faculty member, former dean to retire

Longtime professor and former dean Jane Toot will retire from Grand Valley in December after nearly three decades of service.

Dec 10, 2019


GVSU ranks seventh nationally for study abroad

During the previous reporting year, Grand Valley was ranked No. 11 among master's degree-granting institutions. Mark Schaub, interim dean of Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, credited the increase in participation to faculty members who lead programs.

Dec 9, 2019