Articles by Michele Coffill
New scholarship paves way for first-year students to study abroad
First-year student Matthew D'Anna has traveled to Europe with his family. The biology major said he now looks forward to going to Great Britain by himself. D'Anna was among 40 students who celebrated receiving the Lakers Go Abroad Scholarship during an open house September 6 at the Padnos International Center in Lake Ontario Hall.
Sep 10, 2019
'Big Splash Week' kicks off Making Waves About Water initiative
Highlighting Grand Valley's special relationship with water is at the heart of the campuswide Making Waves About Water initiative. The two-year initiative has goals of exploring how water impacts daily living, its challenges and how it also defines the university in relation to the Grand River and Lake Michigan.
Sep 9, 2019
Laker football opens home season Saturday
The Laker football team opens its 2019 season at home Saturday, September 7, against Edinboro (Pa.) University. The 7 p.m. game at Lubbers Stadium will air on ESPN3.
Sep 6, 2019
Soccer home opener to air on ESPN3
Grand Valley's soccer team will open its 2019 season at home on Thursday, September 5, with a match against Rollins College. The 7:30 p.m. will be carried live on ESPN3.
Sep 4, 2019
Summer Scholars ready for showcase
While he was a student at Grand Rapids Community College, Jose Garcia built a schedule around industrial maintenance technology and computer science classes thinking it would lead him to a solid job.
Sep 3, 2019
Health care experts highlight interprofessional conference
The 12th annual Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research Center (MIPERC) conference will focus on embedding interprofessional initiatives within health professions.
Aug 29, 2019
New tradition lights up Convocation ceremony
In her first Convocation address, President Philomena V. Mantella led the audience of first-year students, faculty and staff members, and guests through a new tradition she said symbolizes a commitment to individual success and a connection to the campus community.
Aug 23, 2019
Digital marketing program geared toward professionals
Grand Valley will begin its second cohort of a unique digital marketing professional development program that offers industry-recognized certification in platforms like Google Analytics and HubSpot.
Aug 20, 2019
Lifelong Learning on Tap series starts with imposter syndrome
The imposter syndrome, when someone doubts their accomplishments or feels inadequate, is a common phenomenon and one that particularly resonates with adult learners.
Aug 14, 2019
Scholarship will benefit students studying art, biomedical sciences
Carmen Nochera-Wilkens, professor of biomedical sciences, has established a scholarship in memory of her late husband supporting Grand Valley students as they pursue degrees in fine arts and/or biomedical sciences.
Aug 8, 2019
