Articles by Brian Vernellis
GVSU study: West Michigan industrial growth begins to cool
Data collected by a Grand Valley researcher shows that while the West Michigan economy posted another month of positive growth, signs are emerging that the economy is beginning to soften.
Nov 10, 2026
Remembering the game that changed Grand Valley football
Grand Valley upset No. 1 Northern Michigan, 31-14, on Nov. 13, 1976, giving the Lakers one of their most defining victories in program history.
Nov 9, 2026
Lakers enter final stretch with Northern Michigan visit
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Nov 5, 2026
Lakers seek to snap three-game slump
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Oct 28, 2026
Laker refuses to let cancer end her volleyball dream
Sophomore Gabby Orlet dreamed of playing college volleyball. A cancer diagnosis at age 14 threatened to take that dream away, but she was determined to return to the court. Now, she is using her experience to help others facing cancer.
Oct 28, 2026
Grand Valley launches Computing+X
GVSU will introduce five bachelor’s degrees in fall 2027 that prepare students for integrating computing and emerging technologies with the fields of health care, mathematics, business and the liberal arts.
Oct 23, 2026
No. 16 Lakers look to rebound against Saginaw Valley
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Oct 22, 2026
No. 13 Lakers set for showdown with No. 1 Ferris State
Grand Valley holds a 32-25-1 edge in the all-time series, but Ferris has won nine of the last 12 meetings.
Oct 15, 2026
GVSU survey: West Michigan economy marks ninth month of growth
Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of the region’s purchasing managers continues to demonstrate the resiliency of the West Michigan economy.
Oct 12, 2026
No. 5 Grand Valley heads north to face No. 19 Michigan Tech
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Oct 8, 2026
