News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

Father, daughter are new Lakers together

Among the 6,000 students Grand Valley welcomed at the start of the semester are a father and daughter who began their Laker experiences together.

Sep 30, 2019


Health Forum focus will be consumer-driven technologies

Panelists at the Health Forum of West Michigan October 4 event will focus on consumer-driven technologies in health care.

Sep 30, 2019


Clinics for flu shots scheduled through October

The GVSU Family Health Center, operated by the Kirkhof College of Nursing, will staff multiple flu shot clinics for the campus community throughout October.

Sep 24, 2019


Two deans named to Crain's education list

Crain's Detroit Business named two Grand Valley deans to its list of "Notable Women in Education Leadership."

Sep 24, 2019


Laker soccer will host Illinois Springfield in game to air on ESPN3

The Laker soccer team will take a 4-1 record into a game against Illinois Springfield on Tuesday, September 24, at the GVSU Soccer Field.

Sep 24, 2019


Brooks College rededicates peace pole

Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies celebrated the 10th anniversary of installation of the Peace Pole September 20, one day before the International Day of Peace.

Sep 23, 2019


Matthews' new role will build art endowment

Over the past two decades, Henry Matthews, founding director of Grand Valley's Galleries and Collections, has helped to build the university's impressive collection of art to more than 19,000 pieces. In a new role, Matthews will build a funding base for that collection to preserve and protect it for future generations.

Sep 23, 2019


Volleyball opens home season, matches to air on ESPN3

The Laker volleyball team opens its home season Friday and Saturday, September 20-21, with matches against Northern Michigan and Michigan Tech universities.

Sep 20, 2019


GVSU earns national award for commitment to diversity

Grand Valley was named a recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

Sep 18, 2019


Grand River highlighted during Making Waves event

It's a good day when you can kayak as part of your job or your class. Nearly 200 students, faculty and staff members hiked trails and kayaked on the Grand River throughout the day.

Sep 17, 2019