Articles by Brian Vernellis

Mantella: Investment in higher education needed for Michigan's future

In a commentary published by Crain's Detroit Business, Mantella wrote investment in higher education is needed to prepare students for an evolving economy.

Apr 8, 2022

President Philomena V. Mantella poses for a photograph.

Athletics

Grand Valley welcomes Cornell Mann as men's head basketball coach

Mann was formally introduced as the next men's basketball coach in front of an audience of family, friends, alumni, supporters and members of the Lakers men's and women's basketball teams.

Apr 7, 2022

Men's basketball coach Cornell Mann and Director of Athletics Keri Becker hold up a jersey with Mann's name.

Annis Water Resources Institute

GVSU researchers studying high chloride, phosphorus levels in Grand Rapids lake

Data samples collected by GVSU researchers from a lake in eastern Grand Rapids shows high levels of phosphorus and chloride and may indicate a widespread problem across the state.

Apr 5, 2022

Graduate student Ellen Foley analyzes water collected from a lake.

University News

Chemistry student named recipient of Goldwater Scholarship

Junior Georgia Sands becomes the fourth Grand Valley student since 2019 to receive the competitive Goldwater Scholarship.

Apr 5, 2022

Junior Georgia Sands works in her lab on research.

Athletics

Cornell Mann selected as men's head basketball coach

Grand Valley has selected Cornell Mann as its next men's head basketball coach and will officially introduce him at a news conference at 11 a.m. on April 7.

Apr 3, 2022

Cornell Mann shakes hands with another coach following a game.

Laker Life

Relay for Life returns to in-person event on campus

For the first time since 2019, students, supporters and cancer survivors gathered in-person to participate in the Relay for Life, enjoy the festivities and fundraise for the American Cancer Society.

Apr 1, 2022

The back of a T-shirt worn by a member of the American Cancer Society at GVSU.

Athletics

Athletic leaders reflect on 50th anniversary of Title IX

Fifty years after the passage of Title IX, women's athletics has made tremendous gains, and as Women's History Month draws to a close, Grand Valley's past and current athletic leaders reflect on the achievements made and the advancements yet to come.

Mar 29, 2022