News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

Reception will celebrate study abroad authors

The book "First Around the World" contains more than essays by students describing their experiences while studying abroad. It gives insight into their fears, challenges and triumphs as the first people in their families to travel overseas.

Feb 15, 2019


Next Health Forum event focus is mental health

Mental health professions will discuss depression, suicide and available resources and services at the next Health Forum of West Michigan event.

Feb 13, 2019


Faculty Awards Convocation set for Feb. 12

Faculty members will be recognized for their teaching, service and scholarship at the Faculty Awards Convocation on Tuesday, February 12, at the DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium.

Feb 11, 2019


GVSU receives $600,000 grant to fund scholarships for nursing

Grand Valley State University's Kirkhof College of Nursing received a $600,000 grant to fund scholarships for students who are pursuing nursing as a career and have earned a bachelor's degree in another field.

Feb 11, 2019


Making Waves initiative holds logo contest

The leadership team behind the university's Making Waves initiative (MWI) is hosting a logo-design contest for students.

Feb 6, 2019


Tours offer perspectives on religions

Grand Valley students learned about Buddhism firsthand during a Sacred Site Visit at the Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple and Zen Center on January 18.

Feb 4, 2019


Civic Engagement Showcase, Challenge set for April

For the first time, the Civic Engagement Showcase and Laker Effect Challenge will be held on the same day, April 11.

Feb 4, 2019


DSR moves to the Connection

Disability Support Resources has moved to the Lynn M. Blue Connection, effective January 28.

Jan 30, 2019


New, gently used coats will support students

More than 100 coats have been collected in the ongoing drive to support Grand Valley students who need a winter coat.

Jan 25, 2019


MLK speaker urges students to question 'comfort and convenience'

Grand Valley alumna Shannon Cohen told an audience of mostly students that she didn't learn about equity and justice only in college classes.

Jan 23, 2019