Articles by Michele Coffill
Student 'behind' Louie the Laker revealed
When Jake Kowalski was in high school, he filled in as a dairy company's mascot to attract people to a promotional event. Since then, he has been hooked on the entertaining lifestyle of being a mascot. When he was accepted at Grand Valley four years ago, Kowalski set his sights on moving up in world of mascots; he wanted to be Louie the Laker.
May 17, 2017
PIC announces study abroad scholarship recipients
The Padnos International Center has announced its study abroad scholarship recipients.
May 16, 2017
Student nursing association earns national recognition
The National Student Nurses' Association wasn't kidding when it announced Grand Valley as recipient of its Stellar School chapter of the year.
May 15, 2017
Faculty and staff sketches
Faculty and staff members listed below gave presentations, served as media experts, or wrote articles that were published.
May 15, 2017
Garringer named area's Outstanding Adult Learner
Lisa Garringer, parking services manager, was named the Outstanding Adult Learner by the Grand Rapids Area Higher Education Network at its April banquet.
May 11, 2017
Receptions held for diverse graduates
Receptions at the end of April celebrated the achievements of diverse graduates.
May 9, 2017
First Beckman Scholar recipients selected
Two Grand Valley students were named Beckman Scholars and will each receive $21,500 grants to conduct 15-month research projects with faculty mentors.
May 8, 2017
Football player donates stem cells to man in Denmark
Laker football tight end Nick Keizer celebrated his birthday May 2 by donating his stem cells to a man in Denmark who needed a bone marrow transplant to survive.
May 4, 2017
Latino/a students celebrate graduation, Laker Familia
Friends and family members joined nearly 30 graduates to celebrate their achievements at the Latino/a Graduation Ceremony April 28 at the Kirkhof Center.
May 3, 2017
Sendoff honors new Peace Corps invitees, returned volunteers
It was a popular book that spurred Grand Valley alumna Darrarta Ali to re-evaluate her life, and decide to leave her job in Grand Rapids to join the U.S. Peace Corps.
May 3, 2017
