Articles by Michele Coffill
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
Construction project will repurpose stadium box to meeting space
Construction will begin this week at Lubbers Stadium on a project to repurpose and expand the President's Box as a year-round meeting space.
May 2, 2017
Grant will fund initiative to support students from foster care system
Grand Valley received a $375,000 state grant to establish an initiative to support students who have experienced foster care.
May 1, 2017
Commencement in Traverse City set for Tuesday
Two Traverse City residents will continue making a difference in their communities after they earn degrees from Grand Valley's Traverse City Regional Center.
Apr 28, 2017
Nursing professor selected for Carnegie African fellowship program
Sylvia Mupepi, associate professor of nursing, earned a fellowship from the Carnegie African Diaspora program to travel to Ghana to mentor nursing faculty at the University of Cape Coast.
Apr 25, 2017
Celebrations set for graduating students from diverse backgrounds
Students from diverse backgrounds will celebrate their graduations at ceremonies planned by the Division of Inclusion and Equity and faculty/staff affinity groups.
Apr 24, 2017
Provost candidate notes university progression comes with student success
John Omachonu, a candidate for provost, said progress at a university is not only measured by noting increases in retention and graduation rates.
Apr 20, 2017
Provost candidate said today's employers need liberal education graduates
A candidate for the provost position said Grand Valley's graduates are bringing the skills employers need because of their liberal arts education.
Apr 19, 2017
Provost surprised by announcement of scholarship
Provost Gayle R. Davis was surprised by her colleagues April 18 when they announced a scholarship fund in her name at the first of two retirement celebrations.
Apr 18, 2017