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
Dalia Torres Leon
From 2025 graduate to CEO of my own business. What began as a passion for access and inclusion is now a creative professional company dedicated to supporting New American neighbors as they navigate unfamiliar systems. Through translation, notary services,
Published January 20, 2026
Sarah Goupil
After receiving her CPA license and graduating with a M.S.A. with an emphasis in Taxation, Sarah has accepted in a role with CBIZ Advisors in New York City as Tax Senior.
Published January 14, 2026
Nancy Mize
This year, Nancy Mize (Finney) and Cody Mize got married at a waterfall in Clayton, Georgia. We also went skydiving, and Nancy sang with the Middle Georgia Choral Society at Carnegie Hall in New York City, New York.
Published January 7, 2026
Michael VandenBerg
Michael VandenBerg is now a Project Specialist at Corewell Health.
Published January 6, 2026
Christina LeVey-Rowland
This year I joined the team at the historic Hackley Public Library in the heart of downtown Muskegon as their Outreach Programming Librarian. It is so fun working "in a castle" as the kids say. The library was built in 1890 by Charles Hackley and gifted t
Published January 5, 2026
Milinda Ysasi
Milinda Ysasi has been appointed President of the Grand Rapids City Commission. She has served since 2020.
Published January 5, 2026
Dennis Price
I was hired at Baird in downtown Holland in January of 2025. In July I completed my licensing exams to become a Financial Advisor. I could not be more excited to represent our Laker community at Baird and build my book of business! Go Lakers!
Published January 5, 2026
Cara Gilchrist
Triston and I met in engineering school in 2021, and we started dating in 2022. We both graduated in 2024, and we got married this August! Thank you GVSU for bringing us together!
Published January 5, 2026
Harry Coffill
After 31 years of shaping young minds, Harry Coffill ('04) has taken a final bow from K-12 education. When a 2019 roof collapse hit Godfrey-Lee High School, Mr. Coffill turned disaster into opportunity relocating the library to the heart of the school and
Published January 5, 2026
John Ely
John Ely graduated from GVSU in 1978, where the outstanding education, experience and teachers at GVSU all helped him find himself. He went to the Pennsylvania State University for graduate degrees in Anthropology, and then had a fascinating career in Pri
Published January 5, 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
Aditya Dube
It's wild to think it's already been 10 months at Corewell Health, and by February it'll be a full year. For someone navigating everything as an international student, that really does feel like a big, hard-earned milestone. This place has pushed me, taug
Published December 1, 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
Josie Nunn
After several years in public libraries, Josie Nunn (formerly Vargas) has joined the Archives of Michigan. She will assist in the acquisition of historically significant materials from government offices across the state.
Published November 25, 2025
Jennifer Colin
Promoted to Associate Professor of Social Work in July 2025 and also serves as the Social Work Program Director at Kuyper College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Published November 13, 2025
Andrew VanTimmeren
Andrew VanTimmeren '03 has been producing a history podcast "Old News - a year in review" as a public service side project, for the past two years. It is on all major platforms and there are now more than 70 episodes (1948 - 2020). He hopes you check it o
Published November 11, 2025