Articles by Brian Vernellis
World, Paralympic champion Chris Hammer '09 to address graduates at Fall Commencement
Hammer is the first former or current Grand Valley student athlete to win a gold medal in Olympic or Paralympic competition.
Nov 20, 2024
Wall Street executive shares her leadership keys with Mantella, Economic Club
Carla Harris, one of Wall Street's top executives, an author and renowned public speaker, discussed leadership with President Philomena V. Mantella during a special President's Forum at the Economic Club of Grand Rapids.
Nov 18, 2024
Women's wrestling debuts at home with resounding success
The Lakers hosted their inaugural dual meet, taking on Northern Michigan at the Fieldhouse Arena.
Nov 16, 2024
No. 4 Lakers wrap up 2024 regular season against Roosevelt
Grand Valley’s 2024 football regular season comes to a close this weekend when the No. 4 Lakers travel to Chicago to face the newest member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Nov 14, 2024
GVSU survey hints at encouraging signs for West Michigan economy
After months of slumping performance, the West Michigan economy appears to be showing signs of growth again, according to a GVSU researcher's data.
Nov 11, 2024
No. 4 Lakers travel to Michigan Tech
With the NCAA Division II playoffs looming, Grand Valley will close out its regular season schedule with a pair of games on the road.
Nov 7, 2024
CEI's 77 Idea Quest to spark student innovation
Grand Valley students can showcase their entrepreneurial skills and talents, courtesy of a competition presented by the DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
Nov 6, 2024
Voice actor visiting Grand Valley for lecture series
With a career stretching for more than 30 years, Dee Bradley Baker is a renowned voice actor whose work is recognizable across genres.
Nov 4, 2024
No. 6 Lakers welcome Wayne State for Homecoming
Grand Valley sits in a three-way tie for second place in the conference, alongside Davenport and Saginaw Valley, with three games remaining.
Oct 31, 2024
No. 1 Lakers, No. 3 Ferris State clash in Anchor-Bone Classic
Two of the top teams in Division II meet again with the edge to a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title riding on the outcome.
Oct 24, 2024
