Articles by Brian Vernellis
Students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad
Nearly 3,000 undergraduate students across the country were selected to receive a Gilman International Scholarship. Gilman Scholars will study or intern in 91 countries through April 2023.
May 10, 2022
Graduate speaks with White House officials on education
Graduate Theresann Pyrett, a teacher at Macatawa Bay Middle School in Holland, was invited to Washington D.C. to speak with White House officials about her experience as an educator during COVID-19.
May 5, 2022
Blue-Green Career Fair introduces students to environmental jobs
With funding from the Mi-STEM network and the Wege Foundation, Groundswell developed its Blue-Green Career Fair as a pilot program, presenting opportunities in environment-based careers to high school students.
May 4, 2022
Teacher's words inspired Wheelhouse Talks speaker
Wayman Britt, former county administrator/controller for Kent County, spoke to the graduating students from the Cook Leadership Academy on April 28 as part of the Wheelhouse Talks series.
May 3, 2022
GVSU-authorized charter high schools rank among Michigan's best
Three charter high schools authorized by Grand Valley rank among the state's best, according to the U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings.
May 2, 2022
Graduate student earns Fulbright Award to teach in Turkey
Katie Hoffswell, a graduate student in the College Student Affairs Leadership program, will spend next fall in Turkey teaching English, thanks to her Fulbright Award.
Apr 27, 2022
Graduating TRIO students honored for academic excellence
With Commencement approaching, students in Grand Valley's TRIO programs were honored for their academic success.
Apr 18, 2022
Student research takes center stage on Student Scholars Day
After months of conducting research, undergraduate students presented their findings to peers, mentors and faculty members during Grand Valley's annual Student Scholars Day.
Apr 13, 2022
Fireside Chat speaker: Here's how Michigan, Grand Valley can design education for the future
Quentin Messer Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, sees great economic potential for the state, and Grand Valley can play a big part in making it come to fruition.
Apr 12, 2022
Hauenstein Center hosting panel discussion on Ukraine-Russia conflict
The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies will host a discussion April 13, featuring three GVSU lecturers analyzing the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its political and economic ramifications for the two nations, Europe and the world.
Apr 11, 2022
