News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Brian Vernellis

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


Grand Valley student named finalist for prestigious Truman Scholarship

Junior Malia Kah is one of 189 finalists nationwide selected from a pool of more than 700 applicants for the nationýs most prestigious domestic award for undergraduate students.

Mar 7, 2022



Charter Schools Office screening documentary on teacher retention

The documentary features a GVSU expert and examines teachers' reasons for leaving the profession and the incentives that could motivate their return to the classroom.

Mar 2, 2022