News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

Fall issue of Grand Valley Magazine arrives in mailboxes soon

Grand Valley Magazine buzzed with students and faculty members who are researching honeybee habitats and health. The fall issue of the quarterly publication will be mailed to homes soon; get an early peek at stories, content and videos at gvsu.edu/gvmagazine.

Nov 21, 2017


Speakers announced for 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration week

Two women who started national movements against acts of oppression will visit campus as keynote speakers during Grand Valley State University's 2018 commemoration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Nov 20, 2017


Faculty earn grants from CSCE

The Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence announced faculty recipients for two of its grant programs.

Nov 10, 2017


International students feel at home during presidential visit

Three international students from the island nation of Palau were on hand when their country's president, a Grand Valley alumnus, visited campus in early November.

Nov 9, 2017


Civil discourse symposium focuses on immigrants

The fourth annual Padnos/Sarosik Civil Discourse Symposium addressed the opportunities and challenges that immigrants and refugees bring to a community.

Nov 7, 2017


Fifth annual Teach-In to feature 55 sessions

The fifth annual Teach-In on Thursday, November 9, will feature 55 sessions on topics meant to engage participants in dynamic and challenging conversations: microaggressions, Confederate monuments and resegregation, to name a few.

Oct 31, 2017


Student veteran studying in Australia, then Spain

After serving in the U.S. Navy for eight years, Cameron Zbikowski returned to Grand Valley to finish his degree. His return was short-lived, however, as he only spent two semesters in West Michigan before beginning his study abroad experience in Sydney, Australia.

Oct 27, 2017


New campus office supports pre-college initiatives

A new campus office, Pathways to College, has opened with goals to provide pre-college programming to underrepresented middle and high school students and inspire them to enroll in college.

Oct 26, 2017


Health Forum focus: human genetics

The Health Forum of West Michigan November discussion will center on human genetics, featuring panelists with backgrounds in research, medicine and government policy.

Oct 25, 2017


Symposium will highlight area impact of immigrants

The fourth annual Padnos/Sarosik Civil Discourse Symposium will focus on immigrants and refugees, featuring panelists who are deeply engaged with those populations.

Oct 24, 2017