Articles by Michele Coffill

Battle Creek

GVSU, Southwest Michigan leaders celebrate Battle Creek Innovation Hub as central to innovation, education

BCIH features classrooms, commercial teaching kitchen, cafe, event venue and collaborative areas.

Oct 9, 2025

President Philomena V. Mantella, right, hugs La June Montgomery Tabron, president and CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, following the Battle Creek Innovation Hub ribbon cutting ceremony October 9.

Office of the President

National organization recognizes GVSU's commitment to Latino student success

Excelencia in Education announced GVSU as an Intentionally Thriving Institution, one of eight nationally.

Sep 30, 2025

Cook Carillon tower with sunlight peaking behind it

Enrollment Development

Celebration of new space emphasizes student connections, reducing barriers to education

The Office of Student Support and Belonging provides services for students involved in scholarship and support programs.

Sep 26, 2025

VP Truss at the podium, speaking, three people standing in background

Traverse City

GVSU, other partners celebrate move to new location for classes in Traverse City

Grand Valley students who are enrolled in degree programs in Traverse City are now in a new location that offers a more vibrant campus experience, close access to resources and connections.

Sep 23, 2025

two women hugging, others stand behind them

Padnos College of Engineering

Engineering student 'hammers out' research project with faculty member

Summer is a prime time for GVSU researchers. We'll show you some of the projects making an impact.

Sep 11, 2025

two people standing on either side of a large water tank

Padnos College of Engineering

GVSU receives $1.98 million grant to build pathways for students to earn engineering degrees

Students will receive scholarships, academic and social support throughout their degree program.

Sep 8, 2025

flowering trees in spring in front of Kennedy Hall of Engineering building and signage

Graduate and Lifetime Learning

Graduate School appointments will advance distributive learning, scholarship

Erica Hamilton is vice provost for Distributed Learning and dean of the Graduate School, Jennifer Moore is associate dean.

Aug 25, 2025

Erica Hamilton, left in tan jacket; Jennifer Moore on right in blue shirt

Office of the President

University Address: Mantella charts path for growth, innovation and impact

President Mantella said GVSU will expand its reach and relevance by being innovative and people-centered.

Aug 22, 2025

President Mantella on stage, Reach Higher Together on projection screen

Pew FTLC

Speaker: Stronger connections in classrooms create stronger students

FTLC speaker shared ideas how faculty can create space in their classrooms for relationship building.

Aug 14, 2025

Peter Felten stands by podium, in suit jacket and blue shirt, no tie

Summer Research

Critical hope: Research integrated into classes to launch the next generation of environmentalists