Articles by Michele Coffill
Software package goes beyond efficient functions to key tool for student success
Navigate, software that assists students with making appointments on campus, goes beyond that functionality and has become a key tool for student success and retention.
Sep 14, 2020
Virtual conference on interprofessional education will focus on best practices, resources
The 13th annual Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research Center (MIPERC) Conference, and first virtual, will be held September 16-18.
Sep 11, 2020
International education takes on new look as winter study abroad programs are suspended
Grand Valley's Padnos International Center has suspended study abroad programs for the winter semester due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns.
Sep 10, 2020
Eyebrow smiles and social distance: Faculty members enjoy connecting with students, regardless of setting
Whether teaching courses in-person or remotely, Grand Valley faculty members said it felt good to connect with students and reported a smooth start to the semester.
Sep 4, 2020
GVSU earns 'Best Bang for the Buck' honors from national college guide
Grand Valley was named "Best Bang for the Buck" among Midwest institutions by Washington Monthly in its 2020 college rankings guide.
Sep 3, 2020
Three TRIO programs receive $4.5 million in federal grants to support first-generation students
Three TRIO programs at Grand Valley received federal grants totaling $4.5 million over five years to continue supporting students who are first in their families to attend college or have limited incomes.
Sep 2, 2020
University earns national recognition for diversity, inclusion outreach on campus
Insight Into Diversity, the nation's oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, awarded Grand Valley and 89 other institutions the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award September 1.
Sep 1, 2020
Pandemic forces some international students to start fall semester in their home countries
Grand Valley's international students truly reflect their global roots as some new students are starting fall semester classes remotely from Mexico, Tanzania, Ghana and other countries.
Aug 31, 2020
Convocation speakers usher in new academic year with messages of resilience, opportunities
President Philomena V. Mantella and other university leaders welcomed new students to campus during a live-streamed Convocation address August 28. The speakers acknowledged students' resiliency for sticking to their goals of attending college during the challenges COVID-19 brings.
Aug 28, 2020
Orientations for new students of color focus on building community
Taylen Inthisane is a first-year student from Grand Haven. While he plans to commute to campus for classes, Inthisane was among 40 students who attended the first Asian Student Orientation. The mostly virtual orientation was held August 24-25. It was one of four orientations held for diverse student populations to help build community and introduce campus resources and services.
Aug 26, 2020
