Articles by Brian Vernellis
Lakers bring home national titles in track and field, diving
Grand Valley student athletes brought home four national championships over the weekend, while the women's basketball team will play for an NCAA regional championship on March 14.
Mar 14, 2022
Mantella honored as one of West Michigan's most influential women
President Philomena V. Mantella was one of 50 women honored by the Grand Rapids Business Journal at its 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan event.
Mar 10, 2022
Ric Wesley steps down as head coach of men's basketball program
In 18 seasons as head men's basketball coach, Wesley guided the Lakers to a 356-170 record, three GLIAC regular season championships and three GLIAC tournament titles.
Mar 8, 2022
Grand Valley student named finalist for prestigious Truman Scholarship
Junior Malia Kah is one of 189 finalists nationwide selected from a pool of more than 700 applicants for the nationýs most prestigious domestic award for undergraduate students.
Mar 7, 2022
Members of GVSU community with ties to Ukraine proud of unity amid worry for homeland
A student and a faculty member share their thoughts.
Mar 2, 2022
Charter Schools Office screening documentary on teacher retention
The documentary features a GVSU expert and examines teachers' reasons for leaving the profession and the incentives that could motivate their return to the classroom.
Mar 2, 2022
Hauenstein speaker: What we can learn from Presidents Day
The federal holiday most associated with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln serves as a reminder to the importance of the presidency and how transformative the role was in the age's politics, said Lindsay Chervinsky, scholar, author and lecturer.
Feb 25, 2022
Athletics' Walter Moore shaping GVSU's equity, inclusion efforts
Black History Month offers period of reflection for Athletic Department's SEA of Change initiative promoting diversity, equity and inclusion for first-year and transfer student athletes.
Feb 25, 2022
Civic, social engagement important for future leaders, says Cascade CEO
Cascade Engineering CEO and President Christina Keller talked with students, faculty and guests during her address as part of the Meijer Lecture Series, saying students will need to deal with uncomfortable issues to make a social or civic difference.
Feb 24, 2022
Johnson Center's executive director retiring this year
After nearly 14 years with the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Executive Director Teri Behrens announced her retirement effective later this year.
Feb 16, 2022