News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

Faculty and staff sketches

Faculty and staff who have given presentations, published articles or been interviewed are listed.

Aug 8, 2018


130 employers attend inclusive hiring conference

Nearly 130 area employers attended Grand Valley's first Inclusive Recruitment and Retention Conference, sponsored by the Career Center, Community Service Learning Center and the Division of Inclusion and Equity.

Aug 7, 2018


Showcase highlights student research

Despite the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico, senior biology major Brendan Kosnik learned some of the island's trees and plants are very resilient. Kosnik was among 30 undergraduate researchers who gave presentations July 24 at the Summer Scholars Showcase held in the DeVos Center.

Jul 26, 2018


VUB program extends reach to employers

The Veterans Upward Bound program at Grand Valley has expanded to bring its services to area employers with large populations of veterans who have not earned college degrees.

Jul 25, 2018


Earning degree despite geographical challenge

When Julie Sattler moved two hours due east to Curran, on the state's sunrise coast, after her husband was named superintendent of Fairview Area School District, it seemed that she might be "sitting here with a bunch of credits and no direction."

Jul 24, 2018


GVSU partners with MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine

Qualified premedical students at Grand Valley will receive early assurance of admission into the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine following an agreement signed July 23.

Jul 23, 2018


Student researchers prepare for Summer Scholars Showcase

Researchers learn that you sometimes stumble upon findings. Two students, Ruth Ott and Tyrese Lillard, participating in the Summer Scholars Showcase learned that lesson quickly.

Jul 19, 2018


Snyder appointments to state Board of Nursing have GVSU connections

Two people with connections to Grand Valley were appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to the Michigan Board of Nursing.

Jul 16, 2018


Faculty and staff sketches

Faculty and staff members with notable achievements are listed below.

Jul 6, 2018


Moran named KCON associate dean for graduate programs

Katherine Moran brings diverse experience to her new role as associate dean for graduate programs in the Kirkhof College of Nursing.

Jul 5, 2018