Articles by Michele Coffill
'Team Dream' advocates for more access to pools, swimming lessons
The film and panel discussion continued events during MLK Commemoration Week.
Jan 18, 2024
Harris-Perry discusses King's relevance during kickoff to a week of campus events
January 17 MLK events have been canceled.
Jan 16, 2024
Two GVSU outreach programs receive state funding to expand services
TRIO Upward Bound and the RMSC will serve more students at summer camps and after school hours.
Jan 11, 2024
Area educational institutions partner to bring Melissa Harris-Perry as speaker during MLK event
The author and educator will give three presentations in West Michigan, including during a January 16 event at the Kirkhof Center.
Jan 8, 2024
KCON students prepare for careers through intensive multipatient simulation
Nursing students got a taste of what caring for multiple patients would be like during a pilot simulation made possible by a federal grant.
Dec 12, 2023
myProfile portal expands equity efforts by adding pronouns, demographic information
The portal allows voluntary inclusive data collection such as a user's pronouns and, if a person chooses, their sexual orientation and gender identification.
Dec 11, 2023
Commencement speaker is self-described 'hope dealer'
Shannon Cohen, '00 and '11, a self-described 'hope dealer,' will be the keynote speaker for the Fall Commencement ceremony on December 9 at Van Andel Arena.
Dec 6, 2023
MVE-Lab winner plans hub to help vets better understand benefits
A former Marine earned $10,000 for his startup idea of developing a hub that would help veterans better understand their benefits and overcome barriers to success.
Dec 5, 2023
Final cohort of pipeline scholars finds career paths through internships
Nearly 50 students have received full scholarships from a partnership with Battle Creek Public Schools and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Dec 4, 2023
Giving Tuesday will focus on Replenish, helping ensure students have access to food, basic needs
For the second consecutive year, the Grand Valley community will rally around the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund during Giving Tuesday, the national philanthropic day of giving after Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
Nov 21, 2023
