News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Brian Vernellis

AWRI-operated drones to clean up plastic on beaches, waterways

A $1 million donation by Meijer helped fund the purchase of two drones, which will be operated and housed at the Annis Water Resources Institute and help clean West Michigan beaches and waterways from plastic and litter.

Aug 23, 2022


Q&A: Al Steinman reflects on his two decades as director of Annis Water Resources Institute

After 21 years at the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute, Al Steinman officially steps down from his role as the Allan and Helen Hunting Director on Aug. 5.

Aug 4, 2022


Lakeshore Innovator of the Year honor goes to Goodwill's business development director

For years, Nick Carlson wasn't sure on how to solve Goodwill's plastic waste dilemma. But, a partnership with a recycling company in Pennsylvania helped find a solution and earned Carlson the 2022 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year presented by the Muskegon Innovation Hub.

Jul 29, 2022


Meet this year's finalists for Innovator of the Year

The Muskegon Innovation Hub honors the region's most innovative entrepreneurs during its annual ceremony on July 28.

Jul 25, 2022


College Prep Week introduces students to GVSU

Dozens of students from GVSU-authorized charter schools experienced their first taste of college life this week, thanks to the Charter Schools Office's College Prep Week.

Jul 21, 2022


Anchors Away: Lakers return to learning overseas

GVSU students are returning to international learning opportunities. Follow along as we capture the experiences of some Lakers in Ireland.

Jun 28, 2022


Athletics Department honoring 50th anniversary of Title IX

Since the enactment of Title IX in 1972, national participation in women's collegiate athletics has increased six-fold with more than 200,000 women playing college sports.

Jun 21, 2022


Mantella: GVSU providing responsive education for today's students

Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella was one of the featured presenters at the West Michigan CEO Summit, discussing GVSU's mission to provide education responsive to today's extraordinary disruptions.

Jun 14, 2022


Becker to receive leadership award for equity, inclusion efforts

The Michigan chapter of the American Council on Education Women's Network will honor Director of Athletics Keri Becker with its Distinguished Woman in Higher Education Leadership Award during MI-ACE's conference on June 14.

Jun 9, 2022


Graduate student keeps watchful eye on Russo-Ukrainian conflict

A GVSU graduate student wants to thank an aid organization made up of volunteers that helped her youngest brother and father in Ukraine survive 40 days of Russian occupation.

Jun 7, 2022