News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

Laker Effect Challenge opens for submissions

The winter semester Laker Effect Challenge is underway, and teams with ideas to make lasting community change are encouraged to submit entries.

Feb 14, 2018


New students soon offered scholarships to study abroad

Grand Valleywill soon begin offering scholarships to 100 incoming students to help fund their study abroad experiences.

Feb 13, 2018


Community engagement courses can get designation

For the first time this semester, faculty members teaching courses with community engagement components can apply to have those courses so listed in Banner, making it easier for students to find them.

Feb 12, 2018


Hundreds celebrate anniversary of Division of Inclusion and Equity

More than 400 campus and community members celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Division of Inclusion and Equity February 8 at a reception held at 20 Monroe Live in Grand Rapids.

Feb 9, 2018


Flu shot clinic, healthy resources available at Wellness Summit

Campus programs and resources about healthy living will be highlighted during the Wellness Summit, set for Tuesday, February 13.

Feb 6, 2018


Three people to be honored during reception

Three people will be honored during the annual Celebrating Women in Sport and Physical Activity reception, which is set for Saturday, February 10.

Feb 5, 2018


University celebrates Veterans Upward Bound program

Grand Valley celebrated the opening of the TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program January 31 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Eberhard Center, site of the new office.

Feb 1, 2018


Faculty to be honored at annual awards convocation

Faculty members will be recognized for their scholarship, teaching, work in the community and years of service during the annual Faculty Awards Convocation on Thursday, February 1.

Jan 31, 2018


Football player earns spot through early assurance program

Collin Schlosser, a 2017 graduate and Laker football player, was the first Grand Valley student admitted to the Wayne State University School of Medicine through an Early Assurance Program.

Jan 30, 2018


Scholarship established by vice president reflects history of dedication to students

Known for her unwavering dedication to students, Lynn (Chick) Blue, vice president for Enrollment Development, has established a new scholarship that will support students who otherwise could not afford to attend Grand Valley.

Jan 30, 2018