Articles by Brian Vernellis

New Hauenstein Center director has strong ties to organization

Following a national search, Megan Rydecki was selected as the Hauenstein Center's executive director in December. She began her new position in early January and brings extensive experience in leadership roles across several industries.

Mar 2, 2023


Author reveals inside look at White House relationships

Kate Andersen Brower shared anecdotes and stories from her books detailing the relationships among presidents and the vice presidents, first ladies and the White House support staff during the Hauenstein Center's Presidents' Day Celebration.

Feb 22, 2023


GVSU Quest Series looks at issues surrounding Turkey-Syria earthquakes

Provost Fatma Mili will lead a webinar discussion with GVSU experts, to reflect on the timely issues surrounding the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria.

Feb 21, 2023


Students, professors showcase Meijer Honors College to future class

In its second year, Signature Saturday welcomes invited students to learn more about what the College can offer for their academic and professional development and also tour the college's home, the Niemeyer Living Center.

Feb 8, 2023


Grand Valley team chronicles microbial migration related to Earth's oxygenation

Microbial mats resting in sinkholes at the bottom of Lake Huron give Bopi Biddanda, professor of water resources at AWRI, and his team a glimpse into what life was like in Earth's oceans 500 million to four billion years ago.

Feb 2, 2023


Scott Wooster named Grand Valley head football coach

Wooster recently concluded his third year as the Lakers' offensive line/tight end coach and run game coordinator.

Jan 21, 2023


MLK speaker: King evolved as a civil rights leader

The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, in partnership with the Division of Inclusion and Equity, welcomed Mary Frances Berry to the Pew Grand Rapids Campus as part of Grand Valley's Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week.

Jan 20, 2023


Grand Valley football coach Matt Mitchell steps down

After 13 seasons as head coach of the Lakers, Matt Mitchell announced he will be pursuing other coaching opportunities.

Jan 15, 2023


Athletics' diversity, inclusion practices honored at NCAA national conference

GVSU's Athletics Department was honored on January 13 in San Antonio, Texas, at the NCAA Convention as this year's recipient of the NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association Award for Diversity and Inclusion.

Jan 13, 2023


Hauenstein event: Journalists see Supreme Court on historic path

For journalists like Adam Liptak with the New York Times and James Romoser of SCOTUSblog, the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority has made for a historic time to be reporting on the high court's rulings.

Dec 13, 2022