Articles by Brian Vernellis
No. 7 Lakers meet No. 19 Assumption during Family Weekend
Grand Valley squares off against Assumption, capping a slate of Family Weekend events and festivities across campus.
Sep 14, 2023
Harris Family Athletic Complex unveiled to GVSU community
A $3 million gift by John Harris, '77, his wife, Diane, '76, and the Harris family seeded the facility's construction and the return of the men's wrestling program and the formation of a future women's wrestling team.
Sep 13, 2023
West Michigan economy remains flat in August, GVSU researcher says
Brian Long, director of supply chain management research, said his September survey of businesses and executives shows conflicting statistics, but the general belief is that the local economy has remained flat through August.
Sep 12, 2023
Hauenstein panel: Middle class essential to empowered citizenship
The middle class' declining economic power poses the greatest threat to empowering American democracy and its citizens, according to the two speakers at the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies' premiere event of its 2023-2024 season.
Sep 8, 2023
No. 7 Lakers open home schedule against No. 25 CSU-Pueblo
The Grand Valley football team faces another ranked opponent to begin the season, looking to rebound against Colorado State-Pueblo after last week's tough loss.
Sep 7, 2023
Events at Hauenstein Center focused on empowered citizenship
The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies begins its 23rd year of programming with a series of panels and discussions examining the role of citizenship on national and global scales.
Aug 31, 2023
Grand Valley football, women's soccer teams begin seasons on Thursday
Both Lakers squads are nationally ranked this preseason and have high expectations for bringing home national championships.
Aug 29, 2023
West Michigan economy flattens in July, GVSU researcher says
Local manufacturers are seeing the West Michigan economy flatten as sales across some industries have slowed and market demand has stabilized, according to a monthly survey conducted by a Grand Valley State University researcher.
Aug 8, 2023
First-year head coach Scott Wooster ready to lead Grand Valley football
The Lakers are ranked as the preseason's No. 2 team in the nation and looking to repeat as GLIAC champions. This season's home games will reach a wider audience, thanks to a broadcasting agreement with Spanish station La Poderosa 93.3 FM.
Aug 7, 2023
Student researchers unveil summer research at showcase
Undergraduate students shared their findings or projects with mentors, peers, family members and guests at the Summer Scholars Showcase on July 28.
Jul 31, 2023