Matea Caluk
Matea was recently appointed as the inaugural Chief of Staff for the Residence Education and Housing Services (REHS) department at Michigan State University. As an integral member of the senior management team, she works closely with the Assistant Vice Pr
Published February 20, 2024
Brandon McFarland
Brandon McFarland was hired in July of 2023 as the Recruitment and Retention Coordinator at Urbana School District #116!
Published February 20, 2024
Mark Meyers
After a 35 year career in city management, Mark Meyers ('89) retired from the City of Norton Shores, MI as its city administrator to follow his passion for community and economic development with the City of Holland, MI as the community development direct
Published February 2, 2024
Kimberly Barnhill
I am happy to announce that I have started a new position as Manager / Partner Relations for FORVIS, LLP in Charlotte, NC.
Published February 2, 2024
Samantha Ravenna
Samantha Ravenna purchased her first drone for fun, three months ago. After playing around with it and quickly realizing the value of aerial footage, she decided to study and take the exam to become part 107 certified by the FAA. Now, 3 months later, she
Published January 11, 2024
Jenna Converse
After joining FEMA in April 2022 as an audiovisual specialist at the agency's headquarters in Washington D.C., Jenna Converse was promoted to Supervisory Videographer of the Visual Imagery team within the Office of External Affairs in December 2023.
Published January 3, 2024
Morgan Mattler
Morgan Mattler '20, began his new position as Associate Manager of Member Relations at the United States Chamber of Commerce. The U.S. Chamber is the largest business organization in the world and the voice of the business community in Washington.
Published December 18, 2023
Jason Manshum
Jason Manshum started his new role as a Senior Counsel for SeyferthPR in October 2023.
Published December 18, 2023
Scott Travis
As Director of Strategy and Planning at Hope College, Scott provides leadership in implementing institutional strategic projects and lifelong learning programs. He serves as a partner for colleagues and a champion of innovation and change management acros
Published November 2, 2023
Heather Brewer
Heather Brewer and her friend recently launched Bracket Publishing. Their first book, DANGEROUS TERRITORY by Amy Peterson is a transformative memoir about her experience as a missionary in Southeast Asia and the collision of her evangelical upbringing wit
Published October 26, 2023
Liz Brown
As a Transracial Adoptee and an alumni of GVSU's College of Education (2011 and 2017), Liz Brown has always dreamed of writing a children's book about her adoption. So as of Oct. 11, 2023, she authored and published her first book. It's called the ABCs of
Published October 20, 2023
Rob Johnson
Rob Johnson and his wife have opened two Aqua-Tots Swim Schools franchises in the West Michigan area this year. The first was in Portage which opened up in April and the second was in Grand Rapids which opened up in August. They will be opening a third fr
Published October 19, 2023
Renee LeClear-Gavin
Renee Gavin has been hired as the new Muskegon County Emergency Manager on August 28, 2023.
Published October 19, 2023
Victor Carter
Since graduating in 2022, Victor Carter has worked at a marketing agency, and done some contract work before making his way to the Van Andel Institute. He has been at the institute for close to 6 months now and works alongside an amazing communications an
Published October 19, 2023
Megan Pearl
Megan Pearl has started a new career as a Leasing Consultant in Detroit, Michigan!
Published September 21, 2023
Caylie Peet
Caylie Peet is the new Small Business & Diverse Supplier Lead Consultant at the University of Notre Dame!
Published September 21, 2023
Alexander Simmons
Alexander Simmons started working for Lyra Health in March 2023 as a Therapist and has also been working as a Contractual Outpatient Psychotherapist for Great Lakes Psychology Group since November 2021. He officially became a Licensed Masters Social Worke
Published September 7, 2023
Andrew Westhof
Andrew Westhof opened HOMES Mortgage Lending in 2022 and is celebrating their 1 year anniversary! They are dedicated to providing great service, and great rates, and for every Laker alum that closes a loan with HOMES Mortgage Lending we will donate $25 to
Published September 7, 2023
David Crafts
David Crafts, two time GVSU graduate (1998 and 2000), has been appointed to the position of Dean of Enrollment Services & Special Programs at the College of San Mateo in Northern California. David has spent over 20 years in higher education and credits hi
Published August 21, 2023
Rachel Gorman
Rachel Gorman has been named the new Chief Operating Officer at the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce.
Published August 4, 2023