News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

GVSU again recognized nationally for its commitment to Latino student success

Grand Valley was among 15 national higher education institutions to be recognized for its commitment to Latino student success during a September 30 ceremony.

Sep 30, 2022


KCON, McLaren Health Care earn award for collaboration to improve access to primary care

KCON and McLaren Health Care earned an AACN award for collaborating to expand health care access and increase the diversity among nurse leaders in rural and underserved communities in Michigan.

Sep 29, 2022


GVSU, Trinity Health Medical Group leaders celebrate expanded partnership

Leaders at Grand Valley and Trinity Health Medical Group celebrated their expanded partnership during a ribbon-cutting ceremony September 27 at the Campus Health Center.

Sep 28, 2022


GVSU earns top rating on international sustainability index

Grand Valley was again rated a top performer on the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index, earning gold status from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

Sep 8, 2022


Alumni reconnect in New York for endurance bike ride to raise funds for cancer research

You know you have good friends when they agree to join you on a fundraising bicycle trip that stretches across the state of New York.

Sep 7, 2022


Grand Valley celebrates life of longtime community philanthropist, university supporter

Leaders at Grand Valley and in West Michigan are celebrating the life of Thomas "Tom" S. Fox, community philanthropist and Grand Valley Foundation Advisory Cabinet member, who died on September 3.

Sep 6, 2022


New director of Student Health Services brings holistic view, systems approach to role

It was not how Edward Jones II, the new director of Student Health Services in the Division of Student Affairs, wanted to introduce himself to colleagues on campus. But the work comes with being a public health official.

Sep 6, 2022


Agreement between GVSU, Savannah State University provides pathways to master's degrees for SSU students

This marks the fourth agreement Grand Valley has signed with a Historically Black College or University.

Aug 30, 2022


University initiative will create culture of civil conversation, interrupt polarization

Four campus partners have collaborated to bring to Grand Valley and the community a yearlong series of programs designed to foster a culture of civil conversation and provide participants with tools to interrupt polarization.

Aug 25, 2022


Convocation speakers welcome students, usher in academic year

Speakers at Convocation, the traditional start to the academic year, welcomed new students to their new home during an evening event August 24 in the Fieldhouse Arena on the Allendale Campus.

Aug 24, 2022