Articles by Michele Coffill
Campus community mourns death of Bea Idema
The Grand Valley and West Michigan communities are celebrating the life of devoted philanthropist Beatrice "Bea" Idema, who died on February 3.
Feb 4, 2022
GVSU researchers find more women than men keep leftover pain medications at home
More women than men in Michigan were prescribed pain medication and tend to keep any leftover medications in their homes, according to a health trend report from faculty researchers.
Feb 3, 2022
GVSU researchers: West Michigan economy continues to rebound but growth will slow
West Michigan businesses will continue to rebound from the pandemic but faculty researchers said growth will slow later this year due to a likely rise in interest rates.
Feb 2, 2022
Participation rates, incentive winners for campus climate survey announced
Results of the 2021 myGVSU survey will be released in February; 18 percent of the campus responded to survey questions.
Jan 31, 2022
Retired faculty, trailblazing women's coach dies
Joan Boand, retired faculty member and longtime Laker coach, died January 27 at her home. She was 88.
Jan 27, 2022
Faculty will discuss health trends, impact of pandemic during annual Health Check report
The 13th annual West Michigan Health Care Economic Forecast will be held February 3.
Jan 25, 2022
MSU police provide update on missing student
Police at Michigan State University announced January 21 they have recovered a body from the Red Cedar River believed to be Brendan Santo.
Jan 21, 2022
Gift from former trustee supports students from HBCU/HSI Pipeline and Michigan
Former Grand Valley Board of Trustees member William "Bill" Pickard has initiated two funds designed to support students and help diversity West Michigan's talent pool.
Jan 20, 2022
MLK week presenter gives audience action steps to make changes
Grand Valley graduate Littisha Bates admittedly struggled to find hope during her presentation highlighting the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 19, 2022
Laker Esports Center opens, team competes against Davenport
The Laker Esports Center, located in the lower level of Kirkhof Center, officially opened January 18 when the club team competed against Davenport University.
Jan 18, 2022
