Articles by Michele Coffill
Student Philanthropy Week shines light on giving back, building community
Student Philanthropy Week shines a light on the importance of student organizations as a way to build community and serves to educate students on philanthropy.
Oct 5, 2023
Philanthropic Detroit couple opens doors to education for 400 new students
Nearly 400 new students have enrolled at Grand Valley this year largely because of the generosity of a Detroit couple who have expanded access to education for students from working-class families.
Sep 22, 2023
GVSU kicks off Tech Week with an immersive showcase from PCEC
Grand Valley kicked off its offerings for Tech Week GR September 19 with an immersive display of projects, collaborations and partnerships that stem from the Padnos College of Engineering and Design.
Sep 19, 2023
Raising awareness of Grand Valley in India
Faculty and staff connected with 1,200 people during a week's visit to a country that sends 914,000 students to study in the U.S.
Sep 14, 2023
New students hear advice, encouragement from Convocation speakers
Speakers at the Fall Convocation ceremony August 23 offered advice and encouragement to students who represent the largest and most diverse class in Grand Valley's history.
Aug 24, 2023
FTLC keynote speaker calls for faculty to be innovative in helping students, themselves improve attention skills
The constant push and pull of our brains creates havoc on a person's attention span. But how can faculty, as the "directors of attention" in a classroom help students pay attention?
Aug 23, 2023
From journalism to nursing: Pine Rest partnership produces first graduate
Most people may not see an immediate connection between nursing and journalism. Ben Weissenborn said his degree in the latter has helped propel his new career as a psychiatric nurse.
Aug 17, 2023
PCEC dean reflects on upcoming retirement, building a community-engaged college
Paul Plotkowski said the unique makeup of West Michigan industry contributed to the success of the college.
Aug 9, 2023
GVSU pathway program grows with new cohorts of Detroit eighth graders, their parents
More than 800 students participate in program that includes college-readiness workshops.
Jul 27, 2023
Tech collaboration between campus departments will enhance nursing education
A collaboration between campus partners using new technology will enhance an observational experience for nursing students.
Jul 20, 2023
