News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Brian Vernellis

Hauenstein speaker: What we can learn from Presidents Day

The federal holiday most associated with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln serves as a reminder to the importance of the presidency and how transformative the role was in the age's politics, said Lindsay Chervinsky, scholar, author and lecturer.

Feb 25, 2022


Athletics' Walter Moore shaping GVSU's equity, inclusion efforts

Black History Month offers period of reflection for Athletic Department's SEA of Change initiative promoting diversity, equity and inclusion for first-year and transfer student athletes.

Feb 25, 2022


Civic, social engagement important for future leaders, says Cascade CEO

Cascade Engineering CEO and President Christina Keller talked with students, faculty and guests during her address as part of the Meijer Lecture Series, saying students will need to deal with uncomfortable issues to make a social or civic difference.

Feb 24, 2022


Johnson Center's executive director retiring this year

After nearly 14 years with the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Executive Director Teri Behrens announced her retirement effective later this year.

Feb 16, 2022


Fireside Chat panel: Engage with students to promote active learning

President Philomena V. Mantella led a Fireside Chat with a panel of faculty and staff members, discussing how educators can open dialogue with students to foster relationships and promote equity.

Feb 15, 2022


Graduate's journey speaks to importance of diversity, inclusion

Graci Harkema, '09, discussed the importance of diversity, inclusion and acceptance of identity during her Wheelhouse Talks session for the Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy.

Feb 11, 2022


Scholarships announced for graduates of GVSU's charter high schools

The scholarships announced by the Charter Schools Office will provide at least $1,000 annually for graduates of GVSU-authorized public charter high schools to attend Grand Valley.

Feb 3, 2022


Lakers basketball drawing national audience for three dates

ESPN3 will stream three dates for Grand Valley's men's and women's basketball teams, beginning with the January 27 games against Wisconsin-Parkside.

Jan 26, 2022


Yale professor: Prejudice, discrimination persist due to idea of "iconic ghetto"

Elijah Anderson, the Sterling Professor of Sociology and of African American Studies at Yale University, spoke as part of Grand Valley's King Commemoration Week, discussing how the stereotypes associated with the "iconic ghetto" linger to this day.

Jan 20, 2022


Johnson Center for Philanthropy releases its annual "11 Trends in Philanthropy" report

The Dorothy A. Johnson Center released its annual "11 Trends in Philanthropy" report which examines the issues its staff believes will shape the nonprofit sector in 2022.

Jan 19, 2022