News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

Gift from longtime supporters expands work of civil discourse program into center

A gift from two longtime Grand Valley supporters has created the Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse and ensured students will continue learning how to engage in civil discussions on controversial issues.

Aug 12, 2021


Mantella names four faculty members as Presidential Fellows

President Philomena V. Mantella named four faculty members as new Presidential Fellows to engage with university leadership on various initiatives.

Aug 9, 2021


GVSU names new vice president for University Development

Laura Aikens has been named Grand Valley's vice president for University Development and executive director of the Grand Valley University Foundation.

Aug 9, 2021


Facing teacher shortage, TRIO program focuses on recruiting, preparing future educators

As the nation faces a teacher shortage, the program focuses on recruiting and preparing students who would be future educators.

Jul 30, 2021


Johnson named head coach for Laker volleyball

Johnson replaces longtime Laker head coach Deanne Scanlon, who retired as the program's winningest coach.

Jul 27, 2021


Faculty and staff sketches

Among the accolades are a student organization that earned 'Best in Show,' and faculty member recognized for service to a professional association.

Jul 26, 2021


Library Scholars say summer research projects enhance their own skills, help peers discover resources

Library Scholars earn a stipend to work for 12 weeks with a library faculty mentor on a research project.

Jul 23, 2021


Campus community members named to search committee for next provost

A campus committee has been established to guide the search for a provost, supported by consultants from Storbeck Search.

Jul 19, 2021


Mantella joins national alliance; signs letter to Congress urging help for immigrant students

President Mantella is a new steering committee member for the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration.

Jul 19, 2021


Record number of middle school students participate in health explorations camp

A record 100 middle school students from Grand Haven to Detroit participated in the 12th annual sHaPe Camp.

Jul 19, 2021