Articles by Brian Vernellis
Former Laker track and field, cross country star wins gold at Paralympics
Chris Hammer, a 2008 graduate and a 2022 inductee into the Lakers Hall of Fame, won the gold medal in the men’s PTS5 Para Triathlon on September 2 at the Paris Paralympic Games.
Sep 3, 2024
Muskegon Innovation Hub's grant program provides funding for businesses
A grant program managed by the Muskegon Innovation Hub will help West Michigan entrepreneurs and small business owners who are still reeling from the pandemic.
Aug 15, 2024
GVSU research shows West Michigan economy slowing
While the recent turmoil in financial markets around the world triggered fears of a recession, a GVSU researcher said he’s not ready to make that declaration for the national or local economies.
Aug 7, 2024
Engineer honored as Muskegon Innovation Hub: Innovator of the Year
For his work, and his most recent innovative work, Michael Gerstweiler was named the 2024 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year, presented by the Muskegon Innovation Hub on July 25.
Jul 25, 2024
Grant from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative aids research with AI, rare diseases
Research by Zachary DeBruine will implement artificial intelligence to construct and train models of virtual cells to better understand rare diseases.
Jul 25, 2024
CECI partnership developing next class of PK-12 teachers
The first cohort of more than 50 residents in the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative — an alliance between Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa intermediate school districts — began an eight-day summer institute of workshops on July 22 at the Eberhard Center.
Jul 23, 2024
Meet the finalists for the 2024 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year
This year's finalists comprise a cross section of industries from advanced technologies like AI to outdoor recreation and entertainment to nonprofit organizations and the culinary arts.
Jul 18, 2024
Mantella, GVSU open first LatinXperience Symposium in Holland
Grand Valley serves as the title sponsor for this week’s Fiesta Week, the 60th anniversary of the celebration of Latino culture, presented by Latin American United for Progress in Holland.
Jul 16, 2024
West Michigan economy stalls after four-month growth, says GVSU survey
Brian Long, director of supply management research at the Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of local businesses and purchasing managers reflected sharp declines in two key indices.
Jul 10, 2024
Website to help voters sift through misinformation this election season
The new website, The People's Guide, was unveiled prior to the first of a series of scheduled debates between President Joe Biden and former president and presumed 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Jun 27, 2024
