Articles by Brian Vernellis
Rebuilding networks, social capital key for nonprofit organizations
Charitable organizations may have seen donations increase in 2020, but a Grand Valley professor believes the pandemic has hampered their recovery when it comes to networking and building trust with supporters.
Dec 13, 2021
Women's soccer playing for national championship Saturday
The Lakers are aiming for their seventh Division II national championship since 2009 when they face Saint Rose in the finals at 2 p.m. December 11 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Dec 10, 2021
GVSU video helping hospitality, tourism industry overcome workforce shortage
The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management hopes a video it conceived can entice students to careers in an industry recovering from the effects of the pandemic.
Dec 8, 2021
GVSU student becoming voice for epilepsy research, causes
Sophomore Laine Richards, who was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2013, is becoming an advocate for those like her living with the disorder and rallying legislative and research efforts.
Dec 2, 2021
LGBTQ advocacy group gives Grand Valley athletics top mark
Grand Valley became the only Division II school to receive a perfect score from LGBTQ advocacy group Athlete Ally on its Athletic Equality Index which grades athletic departments across metrics of inclusion, non-discrimination and training on LGBTQ issues.
Nov 18, 2021
GVSU-authorized charter schools rank among best in Michigan, Detroit
Rankings by U.S. News and World Report list charter schools authorized by Grand Valley among the best elementary and middle schools in Michigan and Detroit.
Nov 17, 2021
Lakers football celebrates 50 years
As the Lakers celebrate their 50th football season, few programs in Division II can claim the accomplishments Grand Valley has achieved.
Nov 12, 2021
Annual report shows Muskegon Innovation Hub's economic impact on community
Grand Valley's Muskegon Innovation Hub recently released its annual economic report showing several highlights for entrepreneurs and start-ups still battling through the pandemic.
Nov 9, 2021
Generous gift helps seed return of varsity wrestling to Grand Valley
A generous gift from Diane and John Harris and their family will provide substantial financial support toward the return of wrestling to varsity status beginning in 2023.
Nov 1, 2021
Fireside Chat presenter: Creativity can help leaders, change workforce culture
MIT lecturer Dr. Aithan Shapira visited with President Philomena V. Mantella and interim Provost Chris Plouff for the president's Fireside Chat discussion, focusing on creativity amongst leaders and the workforce.
Oct 27, 2021
