Articles by Michele Coffill

Raising awareness of Grand Valley in India

Faculty and staff connected with 1,200 people during a week's visit to a country that sends 914,000 students to study in the U.S.

Sep 14, 2023

Mark Staves shows a dna piece of paper to a student in a classroom in India

Division of Student Affairs

New students hear advice, encouragement from Convocation speakers

Speakers at the Fall Convocation ceremony August 23 offered advice and encouragement to students who represent the largest and most diverse class in Grand Valley's history.

Aug 24, 2023

President Mantella and Provost Mili in academic regalia

Pew FTLC

FTLC keynote speaker calls for faculty to be innovative in helping students, themselves improve attention skills

The constant push and pull of our brains creates havoc on a person's attention span. But how can faculty, as the "directors of attention" in a classroom help students pay attention?

Aug 23, 2023

James Lang holds out hands while speaking from the podium, he is dressed in a tan suit

Kirkhof College of Nursing

From journalism to nursing: Pine Rest partnership produces first graduate

Most people may not see an immediate connection between nursing and journalism. Ben Weissenborn said his degree in the latter has helped propel his new career as a psychiatric nurse.

Aug 17, 2023

From left are Tricia Thomas, KCON dean and professor; Ben Weissenborn; and Janet Winter, KCON associate dean for undergraduate programs, at the college's recognition ceremony held August 5 on the Health Campus.

Padnos College of Engineering

PCEC dean reflects on upcoming retirement, building a community-engaged college

Paul Plotkowski said the unique makeup of West Michigan industry contributed to the success of the college.

Aug 9, 2023

Paul Plotkowski is seated at a table smiling as others clap for his accomplishments

Enrollment Development

GVSU pathway program grows with new cohorts of Detroit eighth graders, their parents

More than 800 students participate in program that includes college-readiness workshops.

Jul 27, 2023

students and their parents at an eighth grade promotion ceremony at Detroit Achievement Academy, seated in chairs

Kirkhof College of Nursing

Tech collaboration between campus departments will enhance nursing education

A collaboration between campus partners using new technology will enhance an observational experience for nursing students.

Jul 20, 2023

four people in immersive room with screens showing operating room on walls, man in front holds a VR headset

Educational Equity

National report: GVSU is third highest producer of Latino graduates in state

Grand Valley is the third highest producer of Latino graduates in Michigan, according to a new report by Excelencia in Education.

Jul 19, 2023

three women in blue graduation gowns and Latino stoles

Kirkhof College of Nursing

GVSU receives federal grant to collaborate with two health systems to educate more nurse practitioners

Grand Valley received a four-year, $2.6 million federal grant to continue working with two health systems to prepare more nurse practitioners for the workforce.

Jul 18, 2023