News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Brian Vernellis

Lakers welcome Northern Michigan for Homecoming

No. 1 Grand Valley meets the Wildcats at 3 p.m. on October 22 at Lubbers Stadium.

Oct 21, 2022


Athletics trailblazer to be remembered; Hall of Fame welcomes eight members

Joan Boand, who died in January at the age of 88, will be honored during a Celebration of Life memorial on October 22. The Athletics Hall of Fame adds eight new members during its induction ceremony on October 21.

Oct 20, 2022


Anchor-Bone Classic pits No. 1 Ferris State against No. 2 Lakers

The two top-ranked teams in Division II face off when No. 1 Ferris State and No. 2 Grand Valley meet in the annual Anchor-Bone Classic in Big Rapids.

Oct 14, 2022


Celebration of charter schools reflects on past, embraces their future

Thirty years after the opening of the first charter public school in the nation, the Minnesota senator whose bill sparked their creation marveled at the way Grand Valley has propelled her idea forward.

Oct 13, 2022


CECI volunteers spruce up historic Grand Rapids cemetery

Dozens of CECI faculty and staff members volunteered to help refurbish one of Grand Rapids' oldest cemeteries and build camaraderie among departments.

Oct 8, 2022


Lakers head to Massachusetts to take on American International

In the first meeting between the teams, No. 2 Grand Valley plays American International at noon, October 8, in Springfield, Mass.

Oct 7, 2022


CECI conference guides students on diversity, equity & inclusion principles

A conference presented by the College of Education and Community Innovation helped students understand and prepare for the complexities of diversity, inclusion and equity in the classrooms they'll be leading in the near future.

Oct 3, 2022


CLA alumni: Build, engage student-mentor relationships

As part of The Wheelhouse Talks, five graduates of the Cook Leadership Academy shared their thoughts and experiences of their time in the academy with the current CLA cohort.

Oct 3, 2022


Battle of the Valleys comes to Lubbers Stadium

No. 2 Grand Valley meets No. 17 Saginaw Valley in the annual Battle of the Valleys rivalry game at 7 p.m, October 1, at Lubbers Stadium.

Sep 30, 2022


Student researchers express creativity through chalk art project

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship presented its first Chalk Art Symposium, giving those who have participated in Student Scholars Day the chance to express their artistic side.

Sep 30, 2022