News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

Laker baseball game to air on ESPN

The Laker baseball team will host Purdue University Northwest in a game Sunday, April 28, which will air on ESPN.

Apr 26, 2019


Westside project team wins Laker Effect Challenge

A team of Kirkhof College of Nursing students and faculty and The Other Way Ministries staff members won $5,000 during the Laker Effect Challenge to implement their idea of promoting disaster preparedness through a Halloween fun house.

Apr 25, 2019


PIC hosts reception for new Peace Corps volunteers

The Padnos International Center hosted a sendoff reception April 23 in the L. William Seidman Center for new graduates who will enter the Peace Corps.

Apr 24, 2019


Title IX conference includes free, pre-conference session

Grand Valley will host a regional Title IX Investigation Conference for K-12 and college/university employees that includes a free, pre-conference session open to the public.

Apr 23, 2019


Brian Kelly, DeVoses among GVSU commencement speakers

Prominent community philanthropists, a football coach and a lifelong educator will give commencement addresses at Grand Valley's three ceremonies April 26-27 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

Apr 22, 2019


SAAC earns award from Make-A-Wish Michigan

After a record-breaking fundraising year, Grand Valley's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) received the "Sue J" award, an honor given to collegiate organizations for their support of Make-A-Wish Michigan.

Apr 19, 2019


Softball home games to air on ESPN

The No. 15-ranked GVSU softball team will host Saginaw Valley State University in a double header on April 20. The games will be broadcast on ESPN.

Apr 19, 2019


Two generations choose Kingston for study abroad

Now a world traveler with multiple countries and continents under her belt, Grand Valley alumna Jamie (Keclik) Mahmoud said her love affair with travel started while on a study abroad trip in Kingston, United Kingdom, in 1994.

Apr 16, 2019


Hiskes will present final HerStory of semester

Anne Hiskes, retiring dean of the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, will present the final HerStory of the academic year on Thursday, April 18.

Apr 15, 2019


Partnerships highlighted at Civic Engagement Showcase

Thirty teams of students, faculty and staff, and community members illustrated their collaborative projects and initiatives at the Civic Engagement Showcase held April 11 at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Apr 12, 2019