News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

Soccer games carried live this weekend

The No. 1-ranked Laker soccer team will host Saginaw Valley and Ashland this weekend in games that will be webcast and broadcast, respectively.

Oct 11, 2018


Bernal among community leaders to be honored at César Chávez gala

Jesse Bernal, vice president for Inclusion and Equity, will be among the honorees at the 14th annual César E. Chávez Hispanic Excellence Scholarship and Community Awards Gala.

Oct 11, 2018


Visual thinking workshop connects art, health professions for students

Standing before a painting and discussing with classmates what they see is status quo for students majoring in visual arts. It was new territory for students majoring in nursing and health professions October 3, when artist-medical educator Alexa Miller led a workshop in visual thinking by using the artwork in the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences as a backdrop.

Oct 10, 2018


Peer mentor program established for LIB 100 courses

The Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies established a peer mentor program to support students in LIB 100 courses and co-curricular events.

Oct 9, 2018


'Study away' immersive program announced in Grand Rapids

Students will have an opportunity next spring to "study away" in a familiar place: Grand Rapids.

Oct 8, 2018


Football center expansion announced, building named for Hosford

Homecoming activities October 6 included a ceremony that announced a building expansion and naming of the Lakers' football center in memory of Jamie Hosford, '77.

Oct 7, 2018


Former trustee, well-known Detroit leader dies at age 85

William "Bill" Brooks, former Grand Valley trustee, died October 1 at age 85.

Oct 4, 2018


Panelists will discuss faith, end-of-life care

What happens when you die? It's a deep question that will bring many different answers.

Oct 4, 2018


Agreement with WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine will benefit students

Grand Valley students who want to pursue medical careers will benefit from a "preferred relationship," which includes an early decision program, with Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed).

Oct 3, 2018


Professor's energy efficiency efforts earn statewide recognition

Roy Cole, professor of geography and sustainable planning, and his wife, Mary, were nominated for a Governor's Energy Excellence Award for their efforts in making their home energy efficient.

Oct 2, 2018