News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

Spring Classic to be broadcast on ESPN

The Laker football team will play in its Spring Classic on Saturday, April 13, at the Kelly Family Sports Center.

Apr 12, 2019


KCON students plan community health screening

Kirkhof College of Nursing students and faculty members were instrumental in sponsoring and planning a health event for 200 Grand Rapids residents.

Apr 11, 2019


Affinity groups plan graduation ceremonies

Five celebrations will be held in April for diverse students who are graduating.

Apr 10, 2019


University finalist for healthy workplace award

Grand Valley is a finalist for a healthy workplace award from the Michigan Fitness Foundation and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports.

Apr 9, 2019


Record number of students will participate in SSD

A record number of 793 students will give presentations during the 23rd annual Student Scholars Day on April 10.

Apr 8, 2019


Marcia Haas, campus women honored at event

Sixteen faculty and staff members with varying levels of quilting experience worked in secret for months to create a gift for the woman they called, "a very special star in our Laker firmament," Marcia Haas.

Mar 28, 2019


Lacrosse home opener to air on ESPN

Members of Grand Valley's women's lacrosse team will face GLIAC opponent McKendree University in their home opener on Friday, March 29, at 6 p.m. in a game to be broadcast on ESPN.

Mar 28, 2019


Wesorick Center event aims to build healthy community via polarity thinking

The Kirkhof College of Nursing's Bonnie Wesorick Center for Health Care Transformation will host three experts on polarity thinking for an evening presentation focused on addressing conflicts that affect the health of communities and residents.

Mar 28, 2019


Opioid crisis will be discussed at Health Forum

Experts will discuss the opioid epidemic in Kent County and available resources for patients, health providers and caregivers during a Health Forum of West Michigan event.

Mar 27, 2019


'Rising star' in chemistry to give Ott Lectureship

An award-winning organic chemist, recognized as a rising star for her research on molecule synthesis, will be this year's featured speaker for the Arnold C. Ott Lectureship in Chemistry.

Mar 26, 2019