News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

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


AP Forum set for Wednesday

The AP Committee will host its annual AP Forum on Wednesday, May 3, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room.

May 3, 2017