News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

GVSU again earns national recognition for committing to diversity, inclusion

This marks the fourth time GVSU has earned the HEED Award, also receiving it in 2020, 2019 and 2012.

Sep 21, 2021


GVSU leaders sign second agreement in HBCU pipeline program

GVSU leaders signed a second agreement with a Historically Black College/University, giving students at Saint Augustine's University in North Carolina opportunities to earn master's degrees in advanced computing or engineering fields in as little as five years.

Sep 20, 2021


Faculty, staff newsletter returns in digital format

After a hiatus because of the pandemic, Forum has returned in a digital format.

Sep 16, 2021


Moon shot: engineering students create device for NASA

For the fifth consecutive year, Grand Valley engineering students competed nationally and successfully produced a prototype device that might someday be used by astronauts.

Sep 7, 2021


GVSU receives federal grant to increase number of Kent, Muskegon county residents with college degrees, help fill talent gap

Grand Valley received a new $1.2 million federal grant to help increase the number of adults in Kent and Muskegon counties who pursue post-secondary education or vocational training.

Aug 31, 2021


Convocation speakers encourage students to find their communities, begin strong journeys

New and returning students were welcomed to the 2021-2022 academic year by Convocation speakers who also lent advice, gave messages of support and asked questions.

Aug 27, 2021


Former provost: personal interactions make GVSU unique

At a reception held in her honor, former Provost Maria Cimitile told her colleagues and friends their personal interactions with each other and with students is what makes Grand Valley unique.

Aug 26, 2021


New students participating in Laker Connections find immediate communities

Hundreds of diverse students who participated in Laker Connection orientations immediately found communities on campus.

Aug 26, 2021


New Pew Campus living-learning communities welcome first students

Students who moved into the new Living-Learning Communities on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus August 25 were exactly where they wanted to be: downtown.

Aug 25, 2021


GVSU named among top employers in Michigan by Forbes

Grand Valley was named by Forbes as one of the top 25 employers in Michigan.

Aug 24, 2021