Articles by Michele Coffill
Tech Week Grand Rapids: College of Engineering launches Blue Spark, connects with entrepreneurs
Area industry leaders learned how engineering faculty and students can partner with entrepreneurs to solve problems together.
Sep 16, 2026
GE Aerospace Foundation, GVSU partner to launch Next Engineers Grand Rapids
Grant funds will support programs for 4,000 K-12 students in Grand Rapids.
Sep 14, 2026
GVSU Expert: A Q&A about having civil discussions during election season
Dan Cope was named the faculty fellow for the Center for Civil Discourse, bringing expertise in civic participation and elections.
Aug 31, 2026
Retiring professor leaves lasting wake with Wooden Shoe Regatta
Engineering professor Shirley Fleischmann brought the tradition to GVSU in 1990.
Aug 5, 2026
GVSU engineering students featured in Cast in Steel series
The series follows college teams competing to build interpretations of historic weapons and tools.
Jul 16, 2026
Collaborative innovation engineers a solution for transforming healthcare education
Students are building a locking cabinet similar to those used in hospitals.
Jun 16, 2026
GVSU will present award to pillar of the Battle Creek community
Joseph Stewart, former GVSU Board of Trustees member, will receive the award during the Black Boys and Men National Symposium.
Jun 4, 2026
Memorial service planned for Williams at DeVos Center
During his tenure, Williams created the foundation for the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
May 13, 2026
Speakers at the Black Boys and Men National Symposium will inspire participants with action steps for change
The fifth annual symposium is June 10-12 in Battle Creek.
Apr 23, 2026
Stewards of a university: Four presidents reflect on six decades of Grand Valley
They shared stories, challenges and a shared vision for the future of GVSU.
Apr 15, 2026
