Articles by Michele Coffill

GVSU celebrates the life of longtime supporter, son of university founder

Grand Valley leaders are celebrating the life of David G. Frey, son of Edward Frey, one of GVSU's founders. He died June 14 at age 81.

Jun 16, 2023


BBMS speaker tells audience to get rid of personal baggage, assumptions about students

Adolph Brown, who was the opening keynote speaker for the Black Boys and Men Symposium, set the stage June 14 before he even took the stage at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.

Jun 16, 2023


Kennedys, Kellers recognized with awards from Grand Valley University Foundation

Two couples, John and Nancy Kennedy and Andy and Christina Keller, were recognized June 13 by the Grand Valley University Foundation for their commitment to philanthropy, service and the university.

Jun 14, 2023


More than 300 people expected to attend second Black Boys and Men Symposium

The second Black Boys and Men Symposium offers participants opportunities to learn, question and deconstruct barriers that impact the lives of Black boys and men.

Jun 7, 2023


Grand Valley's Pathway program opens for LAUP youth in Holland

Holland area youth who participate in Latin Americans United for Progress programs now have guaranteed admission to Grand Valley through the university's pathway program.

Jun 1, 2023


Bernal named to Crain's list of notable DEI leaders

President Philomena V. Mantella called Bernal 'the standard bearer for educational equity'

May 30, 2023


Brooks College faculty member receives Fulbright Scholar Award

Kimberly McKee will teach each at Sogang University in Seoul, South Korea.

May 25, 2023


Integrative Studies class studies wicked water problems during immersive week in Traverse City

Traverse City's natural resources were highlighted during a week of activities as students studied the area's water issues.

May 24, 2023


Newest Battle Creek pipeline scholars recognized during celebration

The students are the fourth cohort since the program was established in 2020.

May 16, 2023


State grant allows GVSU, Corewell Health East to continue developing medical device to assist during labor

The device was among six projects that received grants from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

May 15, 2023