News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

GVSU expands tuition-free program to all qualified Michigan students

Grand Valley leaders have expanded a tuition-free program that opens its doors to any qualified Michigan student who wants to enroll at the university.

Jan 18, 2022


MLK week opens with call from keynote speaker to continue 'watering seeds planted by King'

The daughter of a man whose life intersected with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. opened Grand Valley's commemoration week events by saying the two men "planted the seeds we are still watering and nurturing today."

Jan 17, 2022


Grand Valley celebrates the life of Lena Meijer

Grand Valley and West Michigan are remembering Lena Meijer, who died on January 15. She was 102.

Jan 16, 2022


Four candidates will visit campus, interview for provost position

Four candidates for the position of provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs will visit Grand Valley in late January for open meetings.

Jan 13, 2022


Slate of speakers will reflect on legacy of King during commemoration week events

To commemorate the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Grand Valley will host four virtual or in-person presentations by speakers and a day of service.

Jan 11, 2022


Winter Semester health, safety update announced

President Philomena V. Mantella said Grand Valley will resume face-to-face instruction when the Winter Semester begins.

Jan 5, 2022


Proctor named director of Alumni Relations

Kara Van Dam, vice provost for Graduate and Lifetime Learning, announced that Susan Proctor will assume duties as Grand Valley's director of Alumni Relations.

Jan 4, 2022


GVSU mourns death of university's first provost

Grand Valley mourns the December 30 death of Glenn A. Niemeyer, the universityýs first provost. He was 87.

Dec 31, 2021


For internship project, Traverse City student creates inclusive week at elementary school

More than checking a box for degree completion, Darla Eimers wanted to expose students to cultures other than their own.

Dec 10, 2021


PCEC Project Day demonstrates teamwork, collaboration to area high school students

Area high school students learned about setbacks, teamwork and collaboration during Project Day, sponsored by the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing.

Dec 9, 2021