Articles by Brian Vernellis
Lakers football, women's soccer teams face big challenges in home openers
Grand Valley's nationally-ranked football and women's soccer teams take on early season tests when they meet Top-10 opponents on Thursday and Friday.
Sep 1, 2022
U.S. Education official tours GVSU, visits with students
Department of Education Under Secretary James Kvaal visited with President Philomena V. Mantella, members of the Senior Leadership Team and students on his tour of Grand Valley and the DeVos Center of Interprofessional Health.
Aug 30, 2022
AWRI hosts U.S. Senator Gary Peters on tour of Muskegon Lake
U.S. Senator Gary Peters, one of the members of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, toured Muskegon Lake aboard AWRI's research vessel, the W.G. Jackson, to understand the research and remediation efforts underway.
Aug 29, 2022
Athletics' SEA of Change returns for second year to continue fostering inclusion
More than 350 Grand Valley student athletes participated in the Athletics Department's SEA of Change series of lectures and workshops on diversity and inclusion issues to promote community.
Aug 26, 2022
Mantella encourages faculty, staff to share beauty and joy of Laker family
Speaking before the attendees at the Faculty/Staff Picnic, Mantella said she hoped over the upcoming year they shared and connected with students, illustrating what makes Grand Valley special.
Aug 23, 2022
AWRI-operated drones to clean up plastic on beaches, waterways
A $1 million donation by Meijer helped fund the purchase of two drones, which will be operated and housed at the Annis Water Resources Institute and help clean West Michigan beaches and waterways from plastic and litter.
Aug 23, 2022
Q&A: Al Steinman reflects on his two decades as director of Annis Water Resources Institute
After 21 years at the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute, Al Steinman officially steps down from his role as the Allan and Helen Hunting Director on Aug. 5.
Aug 4, 2022
Lakeshore Innovator of the Year honor goes to Goodwill's business development director
For years, Nick Carlson wasn't sure on how to solve Goodwill's plastic waste dilemma. But, a partnership with a recycling company in Pennsylvania helped find a solution and earned Carlson the 2022 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year presented by the Muskegon Innovation Hub.
Jul 29, 2022
Meet this year's finalists for Innovator of the Year
The Muskegon Innovation Hub honors the region's most innovative entrepreneurs during its annual ceremony on July 28.
Jul 25, 2022
College Prep Week introduces students to GVSU
Dozens of students from GVSU-authorized charter schools experienced their first taste of college life this week, thanks to the Charter Schools Office's College Prep Week.
Jul 21, 2022
