News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

Staff member from Kaufman Interfaith Institute reflects on start of Ramadan during COVID-19

Zahabia Ahmed-Usmani, project coordinator for the Kaufman Interfaith Institute, wrote about how COVID-19 impacts the start of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, in a recent column.

Apr 27, 2020


Kirkhof College of Nursing creates campaign for public to thank nurses

National Nurses Week and the opportunity to thank those frontline workers could not have come at a better time.

Apr 27, 2020


Geology faculty member creates map of U.S. that traces COVID-19 spread

The multitude of numbers related to COVID-19 -- cases, deaths, recoveries, hot spots -- can be overwhelming, even for a researcher.

Apr 23, 2020


Governor appoints Dang to task force to study COVID-19 racial disparities

Connie Dang, director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and special assistant for Inclusive Community Outreach, is one of 23 people appointed to a COVID-19 task force by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Apr 21, 2020


Workplace survey addresses behaviors counterproductive to hiring, retaining diverse talent

A regional workplace climate study uses a systems lens to address institutional behaviors that prove counterproductive to attracting, retaining and promoting diverse talent with a focus on women of color.

Apr 20, 2020


Staff member's daughter recovers from COVID-19

University staff member Tim Marroquin and his family are now healthy and safe at their home in Holland. The same couldn't have been said less than a month ago.

Apr 17, 2020


GVSU Family Health Center adds telehealth services

The GVSU Family Health Center has established telehealth services to ensure patient needs continue to be met during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 16, 2020


Commencement celebrations detailed during town hall; staff meeting addresses return to campus

During a town hall for students on April 14, President Philomena V. Mantella announced details for a virtual celebration and in-person commencement ceremonies for 2020 graduates.

Apr 14, 2020


Student Award Convocation virtually recognizes top achievers, excellence in disciplines

The annual ceremony recognizes students who have been nominated for top awards, recognizing overall achievements in the classroom and on campus, and students who achieved excellence in every graduate and undergraduate discipline.

Apr 10, 2020


Kutsche Office of Local History presents Muskegon resident with award for mentorship, advocacy

The Kutsche Office of Local History has recognized Muskegon resident Connie Navarro with its annual award for mentorship and advocacy.

Apr 9, 2020