News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Brian Vernellis

No. 4 Lakers wrap up 2024 regular season against Roosevelt

Grand Valley’s 2024 football regular season comes to a close this weekend when the No. 4 Lakers travel to Chicago to face the newest member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Nov 14, 2024


GVSU survey hints at encouraging signs for West Michigan economy

After months of slumping performance, the West Michigan economy appears to be showing signs of growth again, according to a GVSU researcher's data.

Nov 11, 2024


No. 4 Lakers travel to Michigan Tech

With the NCAA Division II playoffs looming, Grand Valley will close out its regular season schedule with a pair of games on the road.

Nov 7, 2024


CEI's 77 Idea Quest to spark student innovation

Grand Valley students can showcase their entrepreneurial skills and talents, courtesy of a competition presented by the DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Nov 6, 2024


Voice actor visiting Grand Valley for lecture series

With a career stretching for more than 30 years, Dee Bradley Baker is a renowned voice actor whose work is recognizable across genres.

Nov 4, 2024


No. 6 Lakers welcome Wayne State for Homecoming

Grand Valley sits in a three-way tie for second place in the conference, alongside Davenport and Saginaw Valley, with three games remaining.

Oct 31, 2024


No. 1 Lakers, No. 3 Ferris State clash in Anchor-Bone Classic

Two of the top teams in Division II meet again with the edge to a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title riding on the outcome.

Oct 24, 2024


Battle of the Valleys pits No. 2 Lakers, No. 24 Saginaw Valley

Saturday's game will feature three of the top offensive players in the GLIAC: Grand Valley's Khalil Eichelberger and Avery Moore and Saginaw Valley's Mason McKenzie.

Oct 17, 2024


GVSU secures state grant to help retain graduates in Michigan

President Philomena V. Mantella and Vice President for Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach B. Donta Truss announced that the university was selected for the first round of a state-funded initiative, the Make MI Home grants.

Oct 17, 2024


GVSU launches student competition to tackle renewable energy challenges

The Seidman College of Business, in partnership with GVSU's Koeze Business Ethics Initiative is hosting the "Sustainable Energy Wins" competition, encouraging students to develop business plans that address gaps in the green energy market.

Oct 10, 2024