Veronica Kirin
Veronica Kirin, '09, runs her own company called, Veronica Kirin, Inc., which recently became the first company in Grand Rapids to be certified by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. This is a Fortune 500 certification that draws the attention of busin
Published May 17, 2018
Brenda Kolbe
Michiana "Forty Under 40" Award Brenda Kolbe, 2001 graduate of Grand Valley State University, was awarded the honor of membership into the Michiana Forty Under 40 Class of 2018. The program honors 40 young professionals within the region for their
Published May 17, 2018
Stacy Stout
Stacy Stout was recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan on March 7, 2018 by the Grand Rapids Business Journal. (Photo credit: Mod Bettie)
Published May 17, 2018
Daniel Abbott
My debut novel, THE CONCRETE, is out May 1st with Ig Publishing.
Published March 19, 2018
Jeanine Beasley
Jeanine Beasley, Professor in the Occupational Science and Therapy Department at GVSU, was honored with the GVSU 2018 Niemeyer Award for excellence, enthusiasm, and loyalty to teaching, scholarship, and service.
Published February 19, 2018
Johnathan Lein
Johnathan Lein, LCSW, CCM (MSW-2001) gave the Keynote Address entitled "Why Psychology?" at the 4th annual University of Central Florida Psychology Conference in May 2017.
Published December 5, 2017
Brett Ramsden
Brett Ramsden, a 2006 GVSU graduate, was chosen by the Michigan Remembers 9/11 Memorial Fund to represent Michigan at the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Memorial 5k in New York City in September, 2017. Brett was chosen as the representative based on his
Published December 5, 2017
Ira David Socol
Ira David Socol, '00, Executive Director of Technologies and Innovation for the Albemarle County Public Schools in Virginia, has been named one of the "Top 30 Technologists, Transformers, and Trailblazers" for the year by the Center for Digital Education
Published October 10, 2017
Lynnae Selberg
Lynnae Selberg, '87, was one of three Grand Rapids Community College employees who received the 2017 Excellence in Education Awards, an honor for those who have gone above and beyond in making meaningful connections with their students. Selberg, an assist
Published October 10, 2017
Jennifer Jermalowicz-Jones
Jennifer Jermalowicz-Jones, '07, graduated from Michigan State University with highest honors on May 5, 2017 with a Ph.D. in Water Resource Studies.
Published October 5, 2017
Mindy Ysasi Castanon
Mindy Ysasi has received the Michigan State University, Eli Broad College of Business Executive MBA Nonprofit Scholarship. The scholarship provides half of the tuition for the EMBA program to support an individual who works in the nonprofit sector and has
Published June 19, 2017
Chris Wynn
Chris Wynn (2001 GVSU Alum) pictured with wife (Carli), son (Aaron), and parents as he graduated in April 2017 from the University of Florida with an Executive MBA. Chris still works for the Florida Fish and Wildlife as a Regional Director.
Published June 6, 2017
Barbara Bushman
Barbara (Kooiker) Bushman served as editor, and author of five chapters, for the second edition of ACSM's Complete Guide to Fitness & Health (Human Kinetics, 2017). This book offers the most current exercise and nutrition guidelines along with assessments
Published March 28, 2017
Rick Bolhuis
Head Wrestling Coach, Rick Bolhuis was awarded a Circle of Champions Hall of Fame induction in the National Collegiate Wrestling Association. He was inducted Friday, March 10, in Allen, Texas during the 20th anniversary of the NCWA National Tournament. He
Published March 20, 2017
Mandi Chasey
I made the National Rural Assemblies list of Amazing Women (http://ruralassembly.org/blog/2017/3/6/amazing-rural-women)! I've worked with the Ogemaw County EDC and Michigan for five years. Before that, I worked as the event planner at GVSU's Hauenstein Ce
Published March 15, 2017
Robin Connell
Dr. Robin Connell, jazz pianist, is Host of the concert series, Jazz in the Sanctuary, at Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is also the winner of the ArtPrize 2016 music competition in the JAZZ & WORLD MUSIC category for her compositio
Published February 3, 2017
Catherine Veeser
Catherine Veeser received her board certification in Women's Health physical therapy in July 2016. She is one of only 8 physical therapists in Michigan to hold this unique and distinguished certification.
Published November 28, 2016
David Luther
David Luther, '06, was named to the Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation.
Published November 21, 2016
Shannon Cohen
There is power in writing about where we've been and what we've overcome. Out of the ashes of our pain often emerges our greatest anthems of power. I'm so excited to share that my Frenemies piece was selected and published in The Huffington Post this week
Published October 28, 2016