Articles by Brian Vernellis

Panel debates tech, social media effects at Hauenstein Center event

Is Big Tech a big problem? Josh Hammer with the Internet Accountability Project and Carl Szabo with NetChoice debated technology and social media's effects on society.

Oct 22, 2021


GVSU Police Academy cadets receive mediation, conflict resolution training

A unique partnership between the Grand Valley State University Police Academy and the nonprofit Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan is providing cadets with additional training beyond the state requirements in effective communication skills with the public.

Oct 14, 2021


GVSU kicks off United Way pledge campaign

The annual United Way campaign is underway, allowing faculty and staff to pledge one-time or recurring donations online.

Oct 13, 2021


GVSU basketball, United Dairy partner to benefit student food bank

For every 3-pointer made by GVSU basketball teams this season, the United Dairy Industry of Michigan will donate a gallon of milk to Replenish, the university's student food bank.

Oct 8, 2021


SEA of Change initiative helps bring down barriers between GVSU student athletes

The SEA of Change initiative by Grand Valley's Athletics Department helped student athletes understand the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion and open dialogue between classmates.

Oct 7, 2021


Hauenstein Center hosts progressive, conservative pundits for two-day summit

The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies welcomes a trio of speakers representing a cross-section of political views for its annual Progressive/Conservative Summit.

Sep 30, 2021


Cook Leadership Academy alumni share experiences with students

Four alumni of the Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy shared their professional experiences during a discussion for the current generation of academy students at Loosemore Auditorium on Grand Valleyýs Pew Campus.

Sep 27, 2021


For Aaron Radelet, '98, his personal journey began at Grand Valley

Aaron Radelet, '98, chief communications officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance, spoke with students as part of the Meijer Lecture Series about how he applies lessons learned from his years at Grand Valley toward his career and personal life.

Sep 20, 2021


Constitution expert: Political cartoons, newspapers paved the way for Constitution's ratification

Akhil Reed Amar, one of the nation's leading legal scholars on the Constitution, was the keynote speaker for the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies' Constitution Day program.

Sep 16, 2021


Grand Valley commemorates 20th anniversary of September 11 attacks

Events across Grand Valley's campus commemorated the 20th anniversary of September 11 and remembered those lost.

Sep 11, 2021