Articles by Michele Coffill
Staff, faculty member on front line confronting xenophobia, racism around COVID-19
Anxiety, misinformation and fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to a rise in harassment, racial and bias attacks against Asians and Asian Americans.
Mar 31, 2020
Spectrum Health moves beds, equipment into CHS as contingency during COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer toured the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences March 26, as it could become an alternative care site for Spectrum Health if needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 26, 2020
Two teams part of large infrastructure to support faculty during remote learning
The logistics of getting faculty members prepared to teach remotely was an immense undertaking that happened quickly.
Mar 26, 2020
Laker student athletes, coaches cope with loss of spring sports
Empty. Empty courts, stadiums and fields create a feeling of emptiness for Laker coaches and student athletes.
Mar 20, 2020
Keeping campus clean demands extra attention from staff members
Maintenance, service and grounds staff members have been on the front lines keeping campus buildings clean and sanitized amid the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
Mar 17, 2020
Day of transition: Some residential students pack to go home
Some students who live on-campus packed their belongings to head home March 12, the first day after university leaders announced a transition to remote learning due to concerns about COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Mar 12, 2020
Pediatrician who uncovered Flint water crisis will visit campus as part of Great Michigan Read
The author of a book recounting her discovery of how children and residents of Flint were exposed to lead in their drinking water will visit campus as part of the Great Michigan Read.
Mar 10, 2020
Religion, health care subject of conference and colloquy
Two events on March 16 will offer participants an in-depth look at how a patient's religious beliefs might impact treatment and decision making.
Mar 9, 2020
Mantella, panelists call for expansion of collaborations, partnerships to aid health care worker shortage
President Philomena V. Mantella and other leaders said collaborations and partnership among health care institutions, K-12 schools, colleges and universities are critical to maintaining and expanding the health care workforce in the region.
Mar 6, 2020
Men's basketball will play in GLIAC semifinal; tourney games to air on ESPN3
The Laker men's basketball team will host the final two rounds of the GLIAC Tournament Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8, and play Michigan Tech in a game that will air on ESPN3.
Mar 6, 2020
