Articles by Michele Coffill

Former 'Fab Five' member kicks off Black Boys and Men Symposium

Jalen Rose kicked off the third annual symposium with a keynote presentation before 400 people at the Amway Grand Plaza.

Jun 12, 2024


Music professor is link to Grand Valley's newest international partnership

Music professor Marlen Vavrikova grew up in Czechia and helped facilitate the exchange between GVSU and the University of Ostrava.

Jun 10, 2024


GVSU expands programming in Battle Creek with $10 million grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation

The three-year grant will expand educational opportunities for residents and renovate the Kendall Center to accommodate programs.

Jun 3, 2024


Pathways to GVSU program grows with addition of Battle Creek Public Schools

It's the first public school district to join the Eighth Grade Pathways to GVSU Program.

May 30, 2024


Financial institutions invest time, funds in TRIO Upward Bound seniors

Mercantile Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis have committed $25,000 annually for three years for seniors participating in a Money Masters program.

May 23, 2024


Three faculty earn Fulbright Scholar, Specialist awards

Joel Stillerman will spend a semester at Universidad Central de Chile; Jeffrey Kelly Lowenstein and Ranelle Brew each received specialist awards for short-term assignments.

May 21, 2024


Born named interim dean of Padnos College of Engineering

Tim Born arrived at Grand Valley in 2013. He will serve as interim dean effective June 1, when founding dean Paul Plotkowski retires.

May 14, 2024


Operation United: Student veterans, Student Affairs staff volunteer time to improve veteran's yard

The project was part of the Heart of West Michigan United Way's Operation United, an annual event that mobilizes volunteers to assist veterans and active military families with house or yard projects.

May 10, 2024



Game Changers: Women-only esports team does well in premiere competition

The Laker Esports Center has intentionally hosted women-only game nights and recruited women and students from diverse genders to play on teams.

Apr 30, 2024