Articles by Brian Vernellis

Blue-Green Career Fair introduces students to environmental jobs

With funding from the Mi-STEM network and the Wege Foundation, Groundswell developed its Blue-Green Career Fair as a pilot program, presenting opportunities in environment-based careers to high school students.

May 4, 2022


Teacher's words inspired Wheelhouse Talks speaker

Wayman Britt, former county administrator/controller for Kent County, spoke to the graduating students from the Cook Leadership Academy on April 28 as part of the Wheelhouse Talks series.

May 3, 2022


GVSU-authorized charter high schools rank among Michigan's best

Three charter high schools authorized by Grand Valley rank among the state's best, according to the U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings.

May 2, 2022


Graduate student earns Fulbright Award to teach in Turkey

Katie Hoffswell, a graduate student in the College Student Affairs Leadership program, will spend next fall in Turkey teaching English, thanks to her Fulbright Award.

Apr 27, 2022


Graduating TRIO students honored for academic excellence

With Commencement approaching, students in Grand Valley's TRIO programs were honored for their academic success.

Apr 18, 2022


Student research takes center stage on Student Scholars Day

After months of conducting research, undergraduate students presented their findings to peers, mentors and faculty members during Grand Valley's annual Student Scholars Day.

Apr 13, 2022


Fireside Chat speaker: Here's how Michigan, Grand Valley can design education for the future

Quentin Messer Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, sees great economic potential for the state, and Grand Valley can play a big part in making it come to fruition.

Apr 12, 2022


Hauenstein Center hosting panel discussion on Ukraine-Russia conflict

The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies will host a discussion April 13, featuring three GVSU lecturers analyzing the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its political and economic ramifications for the two nations, Europe and the world.

Apr 11, 2022


Mantella: Investment in higher education needed for Michigan's future

In a commentary published by Crain's Detroit Business, Mantella wrote investment in higher education is needed to prepare students for an evolving economy.

Apr 8, 2022


Grand Valley welcomes Cornell Mann as men's head basketball coach

Mann was formally introduced as the next men's basketball coach in front of an audience of family, friends, alumni, supporters and members of the Lakers men's and women's basketball teams.

Apr 7, 2022