Annie Weber
2003 GVSU graduate, Annie Laethem-Weber is now a published author. Her new book, "Astounding Truths of the Bible" is a tool for those who find the Bible intimidating. Annie's refreshing approach to the Bible combines love of wordplay, nods to popular cult
Published November 2, 2023
Harry Coffill
Harry Coffill ('04), K-12 Library-Media Specialist at Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, received the Ruby Brown Award for Individual Excellence from the Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL). This award recognizes excellence in an individual who has
Published October 27, 2023
Gary Erwin
Gary J. Erwin's latest short story, Migration, was published in Clockhouse, a national literary journal published by the Clockhouse Writers' Conference in partnership with Goddard College. This story is part of a new book he is currently working on. His w
Published October 10, 2023
Nicholus Kopacki
Nicholus Kopacki, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA has been recognized as one of the 2023 "Leaders of Northern Michigan" for his work as Site Director for the GVSU Physician Assistant Program located in Traverse City. More details here: https://record-eagle-cnhi.newsme
Published September 7, 2023
Kirstyn Fritz
Kirstyn (Wildey) Fritz, an attorney at McDonald Hopkins LLC in Cleveland, Ohio, was selected for inclusion in "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch" for 2024 for her work in real estate law, public finance law, and banking and finance law. This is her third conse
Published August 21, 2023
Ann Michael
Ann E. Michael (BPhil '79) won the 2022 Prairie State Poetry Prize, and Highland Park Poetry published her second full-length book, The Red Queen Hypothesis and Other Poems, in July 2023. Like her previous collection, Water-Rites, it is available on Amazo
Published August 4, 2023
Ricardo Benavidez
Ricardo has been named a W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network fellow! This fellowship brings together 80 dynamic and diverse leaders from the foundation's priority places of Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, and New Orleans. Together, ove
Published August 4, 2023
Gloire Rubambiza
Gloire Rubambiza, a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at Cornell University, was recognized with the Distinguished Leadership in Service Award for exceptional leadership and devoted service to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the C
Published June 2, 2023
Jessica Galbraith
Jessica Galbraith was named as a recipient of the Future 15 award. A partnership between the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce and JCI Greater Muskegon, Future 15 is an award program recognizing 15 outstanding and upcoming young professionals in the
Published June 2, 2023
Michael Matthews
Michael Matthews was appointed the new Chief Marketing Officer for the Western National Parks Association. He will oversee strategic marketing and communications, revenue diversification, and brand awareness in support of our partner parks and NPS. With d
Published April 4, 2023
Mary McConner
Dr. Mary "MJ" McConner-founder and principal consultant of Inclusive Excellence Consulting-has been selected as a Memphis Business Journal 2023 Super Women in Business Honoree. The MBJ Super Women in Business, now in its 11th year, recognizes the area's "
Published March 27, 2023
David Kuiper
David Kuiper, Vice President and Senior Mortgage Banker at Dart Bank has helped thousands of homeowners in West Michigan and around the country for over 30 years by ensuring his clients can make informed, empowered, and confident housing and financial dec
Published March 27, 2023
Dr. Alretta Tolbert
Dr. Alretta Tolbert wrote a new "easy-read" scripture-based book for children of all ages, designed to bring families "back to the table" & back to family prayer. May this God-inspired book remind children around the world that God cares for them and His
Published March 8, 2023
Terri Greening
Terri Greening '88 wrote "The Lady of the Lighthouse", a historical thriller published in March 2023!
Published March 8, 2023
Ann E. Michael
Ann E. Michael, BPhil '79, has won the 2022 Prairie State Poetry Prize from Highland Park Poetry. Her manuscript, The Red Queen Hypothesis, will be published later in 2023, making this her second full-length poetry collection. For info: www.annemichael.bl
Published February 2, 2023
Kristyn Cordes
Kristyn Cordes received the Walt Disney Legacy Award! Less than 1% of all Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products cast members receive this award, making it the highest honor awarded to cast members across the globe who continue to live out Walt Disney's
Published February 2, 2023
Michael Rediske
Dr. Michael Rediske DDS was voted Top Care Provider by GR Kids for the third year in a row (2021, 2022, 2023). His wife Katie (also a GVSU Nursing Alumni 2011) welcomed their third child in October. More info about Dr. Mike: Michael Rediske attend
Published January 19, 2023
Sandra Cleveland
Dr. Sandra Cleveland has authored two books that became Amazon bestsellers in their genres. "Girl, Get in the Game" and "The Play-Based Organization" on using gamification in entrepreneurship and corporations.
Published December 16, 2022
Dana Tuller
Dana Tuller, '01, '12, received the Selena Barnes Family Leadership Award 2022. This is a recognition of her continuous dedication to Parent Leadership in State and Regional Government.
Published December 16, 2022
Rachel Gorman
Rachel Gorman '14 was the Recipient of the 2022 Lakeshore Athena Young Professional Award.
Published December 13, 2022