News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

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


Students share Semester in Grand Rapids experiences

Students who spent a semester engaging with city leaders and working at internships with community organizations shared their experiences at a showcase August 6 at the L. William Seidman Center.

Aug 7, 2019


GVSU will participate as partner in Great Michigan Read

The Kutsche Office of Local History at Grand Valley is participating as a partner in the Great Michigan Read and will welcome author Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha to campus in the winter 2020 semester.

Aug 5, 2019