Articles by Brian Vernellis
No. 2 Lakers welcome Michigan Tech for Homecoming game
Grand Valley brings its high-powered offense to this weekend's Homecoming game against Michigan Tech. The Lakers and Huskies meet at 3 p.m. on October 28 at Lubbers Stadium.
Oct 26, 2023
President's Forum guest: Universities must recognize students' motivations
Bror Saxberg joined President Philomena V. Mantella, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Fatma Mili and Vice Provost for Graduate and Lifetime Learning Kara Van Dam for the President's Forum discussion on Wednesday.
Oct 25, 2023
Cook Leadership Academy alumni return to speak with academy students
Students in the Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy will hear from program alumni on October 27 about the importance of empowerment through their communities.
Oct 25, 2023
Northern Michigan up next for No. 2 Lakers
After knocking off the No. 1 ranked team in the country, Grand Valley faces a long road trip to meet Northern Michigan on Saturday.
Oct 19, 2023
President's Forum guest: Higher education must face challenges of climate change
When it comes to solving the greatest challenge facing humanity in the 21st century, higher education must play a leading role, said Bryan Alexander, futurist, author and senior scholar at Georgetown University.
Oct 16, 2023
No. 7 Grand Valley, No. 1 Ferris State square off in Anchor-Bone Classic
The Lakers maintain a 30-23-1 margin against the Bulldogs in the rivalry's history, but Ferris State has won seven of the last eight meetings.
Oct 12, 2023
Strategic Enrollment Management Plan sees progress toward recruitment goals
Historic enrollment numbers gave members of the SEMP task force an opportunity to celebrate their work and mission.
Oct 11, 2023
West Michigan economy continues to slow, GVSU researcher says
Brian Long, director of supply management at GVSU, said given the responses to his monthly survey, it will take a major economic disruption for the West Michigan and U.S. economies to fall into a recession.
Oct 9, 2023
No. 7 Lakers square off against Kentucky State on Community Night
The Grand Valley football team returns to Lubbers Stadium this weekend, facing Kentucky State at 7 p.m. Saturday in the first meeting between the programs.
Oct 5, 2023
No. 7 Lakers open GLIAC play against Saginaw Valley
Since its season-opening defeat to Colorado School of Mines, Grand Valley has rolled up a pair of victories at Lubbers Stadium to improve to 2-1 for the season.
Sep 28, 2023