Articles by Michele Coffill
Earning a master's degree during a pandemic: alumna finds learning form of self-care
Jaime Counterman had planned to start a master's degree program several times but found excuses: a new job once, a new position in the same organization another time.
Jun 9, 2020
Faculty and staff sketches
The Career Center honored students, faculty and staff members, and supervisors from area business and organizations for their dedication to student interns.
Jun 8, 2020
Four from GVSU recognized for service by Campus Compact for Michigan
Four Grand Valley community members were recognized for their civic contributions by Campus Compact of Michigan, a 24-member coalition of institutions dedicated to expanding opportunities for civic engagement and community service.
Jun 5, 2020
Division of Inclusion and Equity hosts webinar for newly admitted students, families
Admitted students and their families learned more about Grand Valley's culture and community during a webinar June 4 hosted by the Division of Inclusion and Equity.
Jun 4, 2020
Laker Effect campaign raises record $130M for scholarships, student support, academic programs and facilities
Grand Valley leaders announced a record conclusion to the Laker Effect campaign, which raised $130 million for students, the most successful campaign in the university's history.
Jun 3, 2020
Community blood drive dedicated to frontline heroes, supported by university volunteer networks
President Philomena V. Mantella and other faculty and staff members are expected to attend and participate in a blood drive designed to thank area hospital heroes.
Jun 1, 2020
Battle Creek high school students earn scholarships through W.K. Kellogg Foundation partnership
Six high school seniors from Battle Creek interested in pursuing education, nursing or health professions received scholarships to attend Grand Valley in the fall through a partnership among the university, Battle Creek Public Schools and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
May 29, 2020
Networks of Support team relies on community connections to arrange tutoring service
A network of tutors from Grand Valley is available to offer free assistance to sixth-12th graders as they finish their school's remote learning lessons.
May 28, 2020
Faculty, staff, graduate students can access free virtual mentoring, career development
Faculty, staff and graduate students now have free access to online career development and virtual mentoring resources through the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD).
May 20, 2020
Traverse City health professions donates supplies to Munson; students anxious to return to clinical assignments
Students, faculty and staff members at Grand Valley's Traverse City Regional Center recently donated masks, gloves and other PPE to Munson Medical Center.
May 18, 2020
