Articles by Brian Vernellis
Grand Valley among nation's leaders in Fulbright Scholars
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program encourages academic collaboration between U.S. faculty and international colleagues.
Mar 24, 2022
Lakers fall in Division II women's basketball semifinal
The Lakers' No. 1 defense faced the nation's No. 1 offense with a trip to the NCAA Division II National Championship game on the line.
Mar 23, 2022
Big win propels Grand Valley into women's Final Four
Emily Spitzley led the Lakers with 20 points to guide them into the Division II national semifinals on March 23.
Mar 21, 2022
President Mantella envisions Grand Valley as leader in returning adult education
If Michigan hopes to retain its pool of workforce talent and encourage economic growth, it will need a new approach, President Philomena V. Mantella told legislators on March 17 in Lansing.
Mar 18, 2022
Family, friends remember Ralph Hauenstein on his 110th birthday
Hauenstein died in 2016 at the age of 103, but those who knew him remembered a man grounded in faith who always looked for the best in people and remained haunted by what he had seen in combat during World War II.
Mar 16, 2022
Graduate meets with students, discusses U.S. foreign policy with India
Rick Rossow, '98, is helping shape policy between the United States and India as a senior advisor and the Wadhwani Chair in U.S.-India Relations in Policy Studies at the Center for Strategic & International Studies in Washington, D.C.
Mar 15, 2022
Lakers win NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championship, advance to Elite Eight
The Lakers beat Walsh, 64-61, in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championship to earn their fourth trip in program history to the Elite Eight.
Mar 14, 2022
Lakers bring home national titles in track and field, diving
Grand Valley student athletes brought home four national championships over the weekend, while the women's basketball team will play for an NCAA regional championship on March 14.
Mar 14, 2022
Mantella honored as one of West Michigan's most influential women
President Philomena V. Mantella was one of 50 women honored by the Grand Rapids Business Journal at its 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan event.
Mar 10, 2022
Ric Wesley steps down as head coach of men's basketball program
In 18 seasons as head men's basketball coach, Wesley guided the Lakers to a 356-170 record, three GLIAC regular season championships and three GLIAC tournament titles.
Mar 8, 2022
