News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

President Mantella announces lifetime resource for alumni, talent epicenter for community

President Mantella detailed the Laker Lifetime Learning Account, money available to alumni to use for continuing education, and establishment of a talent epicenter, where companies, nonprofits, students and entrepreneurs will collaborate on ideas.

Nov 15, 2019


Soccer semifinals, football to air on ESPN

The Laker soccer team will host Ferris State in the semifinals of the GLIAC tournament on Friday, November 15, in a match to air on ESPN3.

Nov 15, 2019


Photo gallery: inauguration week events

About 80 people attended an alumni breakfast at the Eberhard Center November 14, honoring President Philomena V. Mantella as inauguration week activities continue.

Nov 14, 2019


News website name changes to GVNext

Known for nearly two decades as GVNow, the website's name changed to GVNext on November 13 to reflect the next chapter for Grand Valley under President Philomena V. Mantella's leadership.

Nov 12, 2019


Previous presidents influence, shape Grand Valley

Throughout its nearly 60-year history, four previous presidents have guided Grand Valley into a comprehensive university with more than 24,000 students.

Nov 12, 2019


Annual symposium will focus on building skills for civil conversations

The sixth annual Padnos/Sarosik Civil Discourse Symposium at Grand Valley will focus on building the skills needed for civil conversations.

Nov 11, 2019


Affinity groups find fellowship, make impact on campus

Members of Grand Valley's nine faculty and staff affinity groups have found fellowship, connections to their cultural heritage and have made positive impacts on students through mentorship.

Nov 11, 2019


Soccer will host GLIAC quarterfinals

The Laker soccer team will host the GLIAC quarterfinals on Sunday, November 10, at the GVSU Soccer Field in a match that will air on ESPN3.

Nov 9, 2019


Campus, public voice concerns about water at town hall

The campus community and members of the public voiced their concerns about Michigan's water priorities and the economic activity generated from the natural resource during a town hall November 4 in the Kirkhof Center.

Nov 7, 2019


Community forum focuses on Alzheimer's disease

Panelists at an upcoming Your Health Series forum will discuss the links between Alzheimer's disease research and care interventions and the impact of the disease on communities.

Nov 6, 2019