Articles by Chris Knape

Johnson Center releases 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2023 report

Report examines evolving newsrooms to non-profit models, how climate change is reshaping disaster philanthropy and more.

Jan 18, 2023


Seidman survey: Key manufacturing indicators end year on down note

Purchasing index reaches a 30-month low as reports on new orders and production at West Michigan manufacturers also slid

Jan 10, 2023


Military and Veteran Resource director wins national Advisor of the Year honor

Jill Hinton Wolfe received the honor from Student Veterans of America in Orlando last week

Jan 10, 2023


Army lieutenant gets commissioned on campus 'because I'm a Laker for a lifetime'

Jackson Wierenga said his reason for wanting the ceremony in Allendale was simple: 'I'm a Laker for a lifetime'

Dec 9, 2022


Grand Valley Police achieve 'gold standard' for law enforcement accreditation

Department is the only one among Michigan colleges and universities to acheive CALEA certification

Dec 7, 2022



Laker Letters unveiled as new icon, rallying point in Allendale

Louie the Laker takes wrap off 5-foot tall installation with carillon and library as backdrop

Dec 2, 2022


REP4, Steelcase collaborate on better futures

Mantella appears in national webcast to talk equity in education, REP4

Dec 1, 2022


GVSU announces new employment program for student veterans

Program lauded as 'shareable blueprint that has the ability to make a widespread and lasting impact'

Nov 11, 2022


'Shallow recession' in West Michigan no surprise to GVSU expert

Seidman College of Business survey shows slowdown in orders, employment as manufacturing sector faces economic headwinds, changed environment.

Nov 10, 2022