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Articles by Michele Coffill

Admissions

GVSU recruiter in India able to give first-hand knowledge of university to prospective students

College recruiters are known for covering a lot of distance but Kirthi Kondapalli could win all bragging rights.

Oct 21, 2021

Kirthi Kondapalli sits behind a table with a GVSU blue banner in front, and recruitment materials, bottles of water

Presidential Initiatives

Seventh campus climate survey will open in mid-November

Students, faculty and staff members will be invited to participate in Grand Valley's seventh campus climate survey when it is operational from November 17-December 1.

Oct 14, 2021

students walking outside on Allendale Campus sidewalk with green trees in the background

Office of the President

Mantella op-ed: Colleges, universities need to provide better services for veterans

President Philomena V. Mantella called on colleges and universities to provide better support for veterans who enroll after leaving the military.

Oct 13, 2021

President Mantella standing in a hallway with arms crossed in a gray suit with blue scarf

Enrollment Development

Enrollment in accelerated degree program increases by more than 70 percent

Enrollment in a unique, accelerated degree completion program for adult learners rose 72 percent over last year.

Oct 12, 2021

photo of family, with three small daughters, near the lakeshore with Mackinac Bridge in background

Community Engagement

GVSU graduate helping hundreds of Afghan refugees transition to area

The 2014 graduate understands the journey ahead for Afghans; he was once a refugee.

Oct 8, 2021

Dilli Gautam sits in a chair in front of seven country flags

University Development

GVSU mourns the death of former GVU Foundation president

John Edison, former president of the Grand Valley University Foundation, died September 30.

Oct 1, 2021

photo of man in tuxedo and black tie seated at table

Padnos International Center

Virtual exchanges allow students to gain language, global competency skills

Grand Valley students are learning about global cultures and speaking another language by connecting virtually with peers around the world.

Sep 30, 2021

computer in forefront with image of student, Grand Valley student in background with headphones on and a pink face mask

Admissions

Recruitment season: Admissions staff remains flexible to meet needs of prospective students

Admissions staff members will continue to face uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic when planning traditional high school visits.

Sep 29, 2021

At left, Sarah Tibbe and Maegan Frierson stand and talk to each other in the Laker Experience Suite. Behind them is a blue wall with GVSU logo and words: Grand Valley State University

Enrollment Development

Conference at GVSU for Latino youth focuses on building college-going culture

More than 1,000 Latino youth from across Michigan are expected to attend ALSAME, a conference sponsored by a consortium of higher education admissions officers.

Sep 28, 2021

In this 2019 photo, two rows of Latino youth pose for a photo against a blue wall with the GVSU logo and words: Grand Valley State University

Division of Inclusion and Equity

GVSU again earns national recognition for committing to diversity, inclusion

This marks the fourth time GVSU has earned the HEED Award, also receiving it in 2020, 2019 and 2012.

Sep 21, 2021

Drone photo of Allendale campus with clock tower at center and lots of sidewalks

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