News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

Grand Valley mourns death of former GVU Foundation director, dedicated philanthropist

Leaders at Grand Valley are mourning the death of Joyce Wisner, a second-generation philanthropist and generous university supporter.

Jul 15, 2021


Back on campus: TRIO Upward Bound wraps summer program, sees scholarship success

After a year of connecting virtually, TRIO Upward Bound staff members were excited to welcome students on campus for five weeks of summer programming.

Jul 15, 2021


Wrestling plays important role during recovery for GVSU graduate, hall of famer who survived skydiving accident

Gary Chopp was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and received the organization's Medal of Courage.

Jul 13, 2021


Two faculty members, one alumna receive Fulbright Scholar awards

Two Grand Valley faculty members and an alumna received Fulbright Scholar awards to teach and conduct research during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Jul 12, 2021


GVSU expert: Pace of West Michigan's industrial economy moderates

New orders dropped in June and purchasing continues to be hampered by rising prices and material shortages.

Jul 8, 2021


Grant allows KCON to partner with hospital systems to help working nurses overcome barriers to degrees

KCON will partner with Spectrum Health and McLaren Health Care to recruit nurses during the four-year project.

Jul 7, 2021


Agreement between area high school, Padnos College of Engineering and Computing has far-reaching benefits

PCEC's agreement with the West Michigan Aviation Academy in Grand Rapids dates back to 2016 and includes placing a graduate engineering student in the school to assist in labs and classrooms.

Jun 28, 2021


Faculty member selected for NEH Summer Institute focused on works of 20th century Black author

Ayana Weekley will spend part of her summer studying Zora Neale Hurston, an early 20th century Black author whose works have found reinvigorated interest.

Jun 23, 2021


Biomedical engineering graduate is co-founder of radiopharmacy, molecular diagnostic center soon to open on Medical Mile

Anderson Peck is the co-founder and chief technology officer for a cutting-edge radiopharmacy and molecular diagnostics and therapy center soon to be headquartered on Grand Rapids' Medical Mile.

Jun 21, 2021


STEPS campers visit Pew Grand Rapids Campus

Students from Battle Creek Public Schools wrapped up their STEPS Camp June 18 by touring the Pew Grand Rapids Campus and building motors.

Jun 18, 2021