Articles by Michele Coffill
Former student nominated for NFL Man of the Year award
Brandon Carr, Baltimore Ravens defensive back and former Laker football standout, was nominated by his team for the NFL's Walter Payton Award, recognizing his community service work and talent on the field.
Dec 13, 2019
Kaufman Interfaith Institute begins multi-year project with Fetzer Institute
An ongoing partnership between Grand Valley's Sylvia and Richard Kaufman Interfaith Institute and the Fetzer Institute of Kalamazoo has sparked a multi-year project to examine local interfaith models.
Dec 13, 2019
GVSU, nonprofits launch initiative to aid homeless youth
Grand Valley teamed with area nonprofits to officially launch a health initiative December 12 in an effort to interrupt the cycle of youth homelessness.
Dec 12, 2019
Member of Central Park Five, documentarian will give keynotes during MLK week
A member of the exonerated Central Park Five and a faculty member who directed and produced a documentary about the Flint water crisis will be keynote speakers during a week of events on campus that commemorate the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dec 10, 2019
Honors College faculty member, former dean to retire
Longtime professor and former dean Jane Toot will retire from Grand Valley in December after nearly three decades of service.
Dec 10, 2019
GVSU ranks seventh nationally for study abroad
During the previous reporting year, Grand Valley was ranked No. 11 among master's degree-granting institutions. Mark Schaub, interim dean of Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, credited the increase in participation to faculty members who lead programs.
Dec 9, 2019
1,200 students participate in commencement
More than 1,200 students participated in the fall commencement ceremony, December 7 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
Dec 9, 2019
Mantella presents feedback from fall semester Grand Huddles
President Philomena V. Mantella presented feedback from the Grand Huddle series December 4 in the Kirkhof Center before an audience of about 200 participants.
Dec 4, 2019
Beckman scholar's research could aid threatened species of lizards
Isabel Thompson has a curiosity about science that keeps her hand in the air during class discussions.
Dec 2, 2019
Kelly Lowenstein named new civil discourse professor
The new faculty member to be named as Padnos/Sarosik Professor of Civil Discourse will bring his knowledge of global journalism and the impact of "fake news" to the position.
Dec 2, 2019
