Articles by Brian Vernellis
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
From the lake to the classroom: AWRI deepens environmental learning
Through the Impact 30 grant, the Annis Water Resources Institute is working with two GVSU-authorized charter schools this school year, introducing students to the real-world application of environmental science.
Oct 5, 2026
No. 5 Grand Valley hosts Wayne State for Homecoming
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Oct 1, 2026
Meet Jasper: Grand Valley, Priority Health bring new support to charter school students
Vanderbilt Charter Academy, a K-8 GVSU-authorized charter public school in Holland, officially introduced its facility dog, Jasper, a 1-year-old goldendoodle, to its students and staff last week.
Sep 28, 2026
GVSU Expert: A Q&A on the future of research and innovation
Ryan Otter, vice provost for Research and Innovation, discusses how collaboration and scholarship can expand Grand Valley’s research impact beyond campus.
Sep 23, 2026
GVSU Expert: A Q&A on what disease outbreaks reveal about public health
Ronke Olawale, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, discusses what the cyclosporiasis and Ebola outbreaks reveal about disease prevention, health care access and the importance of understanding the social and environmental factors that shape public health.
Sep 21, 2026
GVSU, renowned biologist explore what’s next in healthcare
The goal for future healthcare systems will be defined by the four P’s — predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory — according to biologist Leroy Hood.
Sep 17, 2026
Family Weekend features No. 6 Lakers’ matchup against Judson
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Sep 17, 2026
