Christopher Wirth '04
Christopher Wirth, founding attorney of Grand Rapids-based Core Legal PLC, recently helped reshape Michigan criminal law through his representation of the defendant in People v. Madison.
Published September 29, 2026
Clarence Mosby '86
In June 2025, I completed my Doctorate Degree in Business (DBA) from Walden University in Healthcare Management. Currently, working with a Pharmaceutical organization located in New Jersey, my anticipation is to leverage my accomplishments and recognition
Published August 31, 2026
Martin Hillard
Recipient, Grand Rapids Community College 2026 Excellence in Education Award Adjunct Faculty Award: Martin Hillard, Adjunct Faculty Member Martin Hillard For more than 30 years, Martin Hillard has brought professional expertise, patience and a deep c
Published August 31, 2026
Kirstyn Wildey Fritz
Kirstyn Wildey Fritz, a partner at McDonald Hopkins LLC in Cleveland, Ohio, has been honored for the sixth time in "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America" for her work in Banking and Finance Law, Public Finance Law, and Real Estate Law.
Published August 31, 2026
Jared Sayers
Wanted to give a shoutout to my brother, Phil Sayers. The former Head Associate Coach for our 2-time defending Women's Basketball Team. Best of luck to him as he makes the jump to D1 Lindenwood. Thank-you for all you did for Laker Nation.
Published August 24, 2026
Cassandra Oostindie
Cassandra Oostindie is a BioPhysics & Sports Medicine teacher, licensed athletic trainer, PBIS coach, and HOSA Advisor at East Kentwood High School and Freshman Campus in Michigan. Cassandra holds degrees from Grand Valley State University and has worked
Published July 22, 2026
Marissa LaPorte
Marissa LaPorte, GVSU class of 2018, recently published a poetry collection: Dead Grandmas Are Universal Dead Grandmas Are Universal is a raw, intimate poetry collection that traces the emotional inheritance of trauma, grief, queerness, mental illness,
Published July 14, 2026
Jennifer Maxson
Jennifer Maxson, President of Jennifer Maxson & Associates, received the three significant awards in 2025. 2025 Top Executive Coach by Real Leaders magazine. This award recognizes coaches that are going above and beyond just the bottom line by supporting
Published January 26, 2026
Thomas Hakim
Tom Hakim, Principal of Northview Middle School in MSD of Washington Township (Indianapolis) was recently recognized as the 2025 Indiana Middle School Principal of the Year by the Indiana Association of School Principals. He was first recognized as the R
Published January 26, 2026
Clarence Mosby
In June 2025, I completed my Doctorate Degree in Business (DBA) from Walden University in Healthcare Management. Currently, working with a Pharmaceutical organization located in New Jersey, my anticipation is to leverage my accomplishments and recognition
Published January 20, 2026
Kathryn Alter
The Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) proudly announces Kathryn Alter as a recipient of the inaugural 2026 AGM Merchandiser of the Year Award (Public Facility). This prestigious new honor was created to celebrate the people behind the industry's mos
Published December 9, 2025
Matthew Mattson
First of all... Go Lakers! My name is Matt Mattson (GVSU Class of 2000). I'm a proud Laker alum. One of my first jobs out of college was as a GVSU regional admissions counselor, too. I'm also pretty sure I'm the greatest GVSU tour guide in our universi
Published December 2, 2025
Mary Niemeyer
After working as a nurse and nurse practitioner in the inpatient/emergency department world has transitioned to palliative care and was recently awarded the Clinician of the Year 2025 National Nurse Practitioner of the Year award from Gentiva for work as
Published December 1, 2025
Kirstyn Wildey Fritz
Kirstyn Wildey Fritz has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for her work in real estate, banking and finance, and public finance law. Kirstyn is a partner at McDonald Hopkins LLC and resides in Clevela
Published August 26, 2025
Ashley Gist
Ashley Gist, '09, '11, has been named a 2025 Boating Industry 'Women Making Waves' award recipient. The 'Women Making Waves' awards recognize women in the recreational boating industry who have made and continue to make great contributions to its success,
Published July 10, 2025
Jennifer Connors
Jennifer (Patton) Connors is thrilled to announce the publication of "In Pursuit of Flavor", the debut cookbook from the first-time author/publisher. "In Pursuit of Flavor" offers readers a one-of-a-kind culinary experience that shares personal stories
Published June 16, 2025
Jennifer Buck
Jennifer Witham Buck (ý99) a Travel Advisor with Love Travel Collection was honored with the 2025 TravelAge West Trendsetter Award winning the ýBest Targeted Marketing Ideaý Category presented by Princess Cruises on June 5, 2025 at the Ritz Carlton in
Published June 12, 2025
Payton Peltomaa
At the 2025 WMPRSA PRoof Awards, I was deeply honored to be named Outstanding Emerging Professional, a recognition that reflects not only my individual growth as a public relations professional but also the incredible mentors and community that have shape
Published June 11, 2025
Jen Fiero
Selected as Michigan Academic Librarian of the Year (2024) by the Michigan Academic Library Association. Recognized at the Michigan Library Awards on October 16, 2024.
Published June 9, 2025
Sarah Dunkel-Jackson
Dr. Sarah Dunkel-Jackson is the winner of NHL's 2025 Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award! The Award is given to an individual who, through the sport of hockey, has positively impacted their community, culture, or society. Sarah is the director of the Hoc
Published May 13, 2025