Articles by Michele Coffill

GVSU earns federal grant to support degree completion for area veterans

Grand Valley received a $1.3 million, five-year federal grant to establish a TRIO Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program, providing free academic support services to low-income veterans who want to complete degree programs.

Oct 11, 2017


Homecoming events offer something for everyone

Homecoming weekend, October 27-28, offers a full slate of activities for Laker fans.

Oct 10, 2017


Campus Links program earns national attention

Grand Valley was listed among the top 10 best colleges with programs for students who have Autism Spectrum Disorder by Online College Plan, a web resources company.

Oct 9, 2017


Grand Valley will host young tech wiz at event

A 13-year-old tech wiz will be the guest at a Grand Valley event on Friday, September 29, held in conjunction with the Big Data Ignite Conference in Grand Rapids.

Sep 28, 2017


Health Forum series begins with focus on health care jobs

The monthly Health Forum of West Michigan series begins its new year with a panel discussion that focuses on the supply and demand of health care jobs, and how higher education institutions are working to meet the needs of industry employers and employees.

Sep 28, 2017


GVU Foundation elects new members

The Grand Valley University Foundation elected new directors and advisory cabinet members at its annual meeting September 26.

Sep 27, 2017


Wellness Summit, Walk with President planned in October

The first Wellness Summit on campus will be held on Wednesday, October 4, from 2-8 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center, second floor.

Sep 27, 2017


Dates for flu shot clinics set

Grand Valley will again offer flu shot clinics for students, faculty and staff members, dependents, retirees and community members.

Sep 26, 2017


Staff member will appear on '60 Minutes' with Oprah

When Grand Valley staff member Jennifer Allard agreed to participate in a national political focus group, she never dreamed it would turn into the celebrity connection of a lifetime.

Sep 21, 2017


Provost gives keynote at Women's Commission event

Maria Cimitile spoke at Grand Valley's Women's Commission Fall Luncheon September 19 and called equity a complex idea that at times masks itself as "sameness."

Sep 20, 2017