Articles by Brian Vernellis
Nonprofit with GVSU roots unites volunteers for projects across Michigan
Michigan Cares for Tourism, a nonprofit founded by a GVSU faculty member, has been organizing restoration projects at parks and recreation areas across the state since 2012.
May 23, 2024
Hauenstein Center to host annual conference for veterans
The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies welcomes veterans, mental health advocates, counselors and caregivers to its annual Hidden Wounds of War Conference on May 23 at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
May 20, 2024
K-12 students exhibit environmental projects at Groundswell showcase
Grand Rapids area K-12 students unveiled their environmental research at the annual Groundswell Student Project Showcase at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus this week.
May 16, 2024
Grand Valley, Hauenstein Center part of coalition to host debates this fall
A coalition of universities and civic and economic organizations aim to host a series of regional debates to help voters gain a deeper understanding on the policies and platforms from candidates seeking statewide office.
May 15, 2024
Graduate's startup takes top prize at veterans pitch competition
Members of Cohort 13 in the Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur-Lab made their final pitches to a panel of judges, family and friends at the L. William Seidman Center as part of the MVE-Lab's Pitch and Showcase.
May 14, 2024
West Michigan economy continues modest growth, says GVSU researcher
A survey of West Michigan businesses and managers conducted by a Grand Valley researcher shows a promising trend of modest economic growth for the region’s economy.
May 7, 2024
New dean to lead GVSU's College of Computing, Blue Dot mission
The appointment comes after Grand Valley's Board of Trustees approved a plan to elevate and expand the current School of Computing during a meeting in November.
May 6, 2024
K-12 students visit, explore GVSU
Hosted by the Meijer Honors College and Office of Multicultural Affairs, students from Kentwood's Endeavor Elementary experienced a morning of exploration and discovery on the Allendale Campus, which included stations of activities headed by geology professor Peter Wampler.
May 2, 2024
Fellows honored at Cook Leadership Academy celebration
The Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy celebrated the Winter 2024 cohort of 44 fellows during a ceremony at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Apr 26, 2024
Hauenstein Center panel to offer insights on patriotism
GVSU's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies and its Common Ground Initiative welcome three guest speakers to address and explore the contemporary understanding of patriotism among Americans in the early 21st century.
Apr 15, 2024
