Kelly Slenk
Matt, '08, and Kelly (Gerber), '06 & '08, Slenk welcomed their son, Harrison, on March 19, 2018. The family resides in Grand Rapids.
Published July 11, 2018
Amanda Blanchette
Amanda (Harvey), '13, and Gregory, '13, Blanchette have grown their family by two! Big sister Reagan was born in December 2016. Jalen was born in January 2018 and joined the family through adoption.
Published July 11, 2018
Brian Milliron
Brian Milliron was awarded the James Madison Fellowship for the state of Michigan in 2018. This $24,000 scholarship will allow him to earn a second MA, this degree in US History and Government, as well as attend Georgetown University next summer. https:/
Published July 11, 2018
Michele Schallip
CDR Michele Schallip, MPA '08, was recently assigned as Executive Officer (second in command) aboard the United States Coast Guard Cutter HEALY (WAGB 20) in Seattle, WA. The HEALY is United States' newest and most technologically advanced polar icebreaker
Published July 11, 2018
Danny Poole
Hall of Fame alumni, Danny Poole, '71, practicing yoga, "Open Sesame" with GVSU great and Baltimore Ravens LB, Matt Judon.
Published July 11, 2018
Daniel Lorenz
Dr. Daniel Lorenz, B.S in Health Sciences,1999 and M.S. in Physical Therapy, 2001 was awarded the Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Specialist of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Dr. Lorenz was also awarded the inaugura
Published July 11, 2018
Julie Hartl
Julie Hartl, '10, Nurse Practitioner and owner of Chronic Care Management, LLC received the Inaugural 2018 Summit Award for Growth & Stability by the Traverse Area Chamber of Commerce. Chronic Care Management, LLC is a unique and innovative healthcar
Published July 11, 2018
Rainesha Williams-Fox
After graduating from GVSU in the spring of 2016, I began a journey in higher education at Wayne State University as a contract consultant on a grant to research student basic needs, after the grant period ended WSU kept me on to create The W Food Pantry
Published July 3, 2018
Emily Sydloski
Caleb Mitchell Sydloski was born on May 18, 2018 to Emily Sydloski, '10 & '12, and Mitchell Sydloski, '10.
Published July 3, 2018
Jeffrey Stoll
Caleb Warren Stoll was born on April 1, 2018 to Jeffrey Stoll, '06 & '10, and Cristina Stoll, '08. He is joining his two other brothers.
Published July 3, 2018
Andrew Eggert
In January of 2018 Andrew Eggert was honored as the Chef of the Year by the Grand Rapids chapter of the American Culinary Federation. He received this award as he ended his four year term as the chapter president. Additionally, he was nominated and accept
Published June 8, 2018
Jeffrey Stoll
Jeff Stoll was promoted to the rank of Captain for the Grand Valley State Police Department in May 2018. He has been with the department for over 10 years, most recently serving as a Patrol Sergeant for the past 5 years.
Published June 6, 2018
Stefanie Snyder
Stefanie (Hosford) Snyder, '10, '12, launched Stefanie A. Snyder, LLC in April 2018. Stefanie A. Snyder, LLC provides smart fundraising solutions for small and mid-size nonprofit organizations, specializing in donor database management and writing servic
Published June 6, 2018
Roberto Robles
Mr. Roberto (Bob) Robles, '98, is the new assistant director for the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. He will begin his tenure with the agency on Monday May 21st. Mr. Robles will be an excellent new member of the NeDNR management team and will be
Published May 17, 2018
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
Edmund Lockhart
Edmund Lockhart, '17, is now the new Assistant City Planner for the City of Houston, Texas.
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
Justin Swan
Justin Swan, GVSU class of '08, has been hired by Mind Meets Music to serve as the group's director of advancement and oversee fund development and guide marketing strategies. Mind Meets Music is a West Michigan-based academic achievement program that use
Published May 17, 2018
Diana Bushman
Diana Bushman, '99, and her business partner opened The Bakehouse in May, 2018. Together we will be offering custom cakes, cupcakes, pies, cheesecakes, and gourmet treats such as cookies and brownies. Our store front has a classroom where we will offer bi
Published May 17, 2018
Shannon Cunningham
Future Laker, Finn Patrick Cunningham. Born at 3:43 am on April 3, 2018 to Shannon (Carrier) Cunningham, '07, and spouse Ethan Cunningham, '08.
Published May 17, 2018