News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

Health Forum panelists to discuss pandemic's impact on education

President Philomena V. Mantella will join other panelists at the next Health Forum of West Michigan event to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 and higher education.

Mar 2, 2021


Nursing, PAS students play active role at COVID-19 vaccination clinics

Grand Valley nursing and physician assistant studies students are helping to combat COVID-19 by administering vaccinations in Kent and Ottawa counties.

Mar 1, 2021


Black History Month events aid in desire for connection, understanding

The celebration of Black History Month on campus looked different in February than in previous years but the desire for community and understanding remained.

Feb 24, 2021


Pat Waring nears retirement, reflects on serving as bridge from GVSU to community

The word "sales" does not appear in Pat Waring's job title, but it has certainly been an unofficial role for the community relations director.

Feb 24, 2021


GVSU mourns death of retired vice president

Patricia Oldt, who was instrumental in developing Grand Valley's charter schools program and who served as vice president for Planning and Equity before retiring, died at age 84.

Feb 21, 2021


On Target: GVSU graduate has line of motivational greeting cards at retailer

Within the greeting card industry, Grand Valley alumna Shannon Cohen has made it to the show.

Feb 18, 2021


Two events on same day will shine light on religion and health care

Two events, including the annual DeVos Medical Ethics Colloquy, will discuss the role of religion in health care in afternoon and evening sessions on February 22.

Feb 17, 2021


Student athlete is third generation in her family to attend GVSU

It was always up to Paige Johnston to decide where to go to college. Never mind that her mother and father are Laker alumni.

Feb 16, 2021


Be a Laker, Bring a Laker Admissions referral program aids faculty, staff recruiters

Faculty, staff members can sign up for an information session about the program on February 17-18.

Feb 15, 2021


Faculty and staff sketches

Faculty and staff members with published research or other accolades are listed.

Feb 11, 2021