Articles by Brian Vernellis

GVSU program helps veterans make their entrepreneurial pitch

The Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur Lab, one of the flagship programs of GVSU's Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, provides guidance to a cohort of military veterans with their small businesses and start-ups.

May 26, 2023


Faculty members selected as Presidential Fellows

President Philomena V. Mantella has selected two faculty members as new Presidential Fellows to engage with university leadership on various initiatives.

May 25, 2023


GVSU helping military veterans through United Way project

Volunteers and staff from the Office of Student Life and the Secchia Military and Veterans Resource Center will participate in Operation United, marking the second year of Grand Valley's involvement.

May 18, 2023


Students get their moment to shine at Groundswell showcase

After months of studying and collecting data, local elementary, middle and high school students can finally share their hard work on May 18 as part of the Groundswell Project Showcase at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

May 17, 2023


AWRI helping keep Muskegon beach clean with robots

A pair of remote-controlled robots capable of skimming beaches and lakeshores for refuse will be housed at and operated by Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute this summer.

May 12, 2023


Faculty member, two graduates receive Fulbright awards

Faculty member Polly Diven and two graduates of Grand Valleyýs Class of 2022 are recipients of Fulbright awards presented by the U.S. Department of State.

May 8, 2023


Cook Leadership Academy honors its 2023 fellows

The Cook Leadership Academy recognized its cohort of fellows for 2023 during its graduation celebration on April 27 at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Apr 28, 2023


Amid the political vitriol, public officials see reasons for optimism

Kent County Health Officer Adam London and former U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer discussed the vitriol they faced as public leaders and how citizens can counter it during their keynote discussion on political violence at the Hauenstein Center's Progressive/Conservative Summit.

Apr 24, 2023


GVSU-authorized charter school volunteers for park project

Students from GVSU-authorized Byron Center Charter School joined Michigan Cares for Tourism to spruce up Lake Macatawa Campground, Holland State Park, Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park and Muskegon State Park.

Apr 20, 2023


Reach Higher Showcase to highlight cutting-edge work of faculty, staff

The Reach Higher Showcase is an interactive, multimedia exhibition highlighting the innovative work of faculty and university departments that propels Grand Valley toward the commitments of the Reach Higher 2025 strategic plan.

Apr 18, 2023