News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

Vanden Wyngaard receives Trailblazer award

Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, pianist and university carillonneur, received the Doris Rucks Trailblazer Award from Positive Black Women at the organization's annual Valentine's Day luncheon in the Kirkhof Center.

Feb 17, 2017


Search for provost will continue

More candidates for Grand Valley's provost will be selected and brought to campus for interviews, search committee co-chairs Teri Losey and Jon Jellema announced February 14.

Feb 14, 2017


Alumni earn business award, make community impact

Two Grand Valley alumni earned the "New Business of the Year" award from the Grandville-Jenison Chamber of Commerce after only one year in business as chiropractors and owners of a wellness center.

Feb 14, 2017


KCON Student Nurses' Association earns honors at state convention

Grand Valley's Student Nurses' Association earned several honors at the Michigan convention in Ann Arbor in late January.

Feb 14, 2017


Departments earn 'healthy' designation

Three campus departments were newly designated "healthy" through participation in a Health and Wellness program.

Feb 13, 2017


Partnership with WSU School of Medicine gives GVSU students enhanced admission opportunities

Leaders from two public universities today signed a partnership agreement that provides Grand Valley State University premedical students enhanced opportunities for admission to Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Feb 10, 2017


Gulembo to retire

Kathy Gulembo, assistant vice president for Academic Affairs, will retire in June after 25 years at Grand Valley.

Feb 9, 2017


Event will honor former student athletes

Four former Grand Valley student athletes or club sport members will be honored at the annual Celebrate Women in Sport and Physical Activity event, set for February 18 at the Fieldhouse.

Feb 8, 2017


Final provost candidate shares vision for university

A candidate for provost said the university's reputation and its vision to create opportunities for student success are partly what attracted him to the position.

Feb 6, 2017


High school students take college courses at their school

About 25 Rockford High School seniors are taking college courses within Grand Valley's health professions program without leaving their school.

Feb 6, 2017