News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Brian Vernellis

GVSU basketball, United Dairy partner to benefit student food bank

For every 3-pointer made by GVSU basketball teams this season, the United Dairy Industry of Michigan will donate a gallon of milk to Replenish, the university's student food bank.

Oct 8, 2021


SEA of Change initiative helps bring down barriers between GVSU student athletes

The SEA of Change initiative by Grand Valley's Athletics Department helped student athletes understand the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion and open dialogue between classmates.

Oct 7, 2021


Hauenstein Center hosts progressive, conservative pundits for two-day summit

The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies welcomes a trio of speakers representing a cross-section of political views for its annual Progressive/Conservative Summit.

Sep 30, 2021


Cook Leadership Academy alumni share experiences with students

Four alumni of the Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy shared their professional experiences during a discussion for the current generation of academy students at Loosemore Auditorium on Grand Valleyýs Pew Campus.

Sep 27, 2021


For Aaron Radelet, '98, his personal journey began at Grand Valley

Aaron Radelet, '98, chief communications officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance, spoke with students as part of the Meijer Lecture Series about how he applies lessons learned from his years at Grand Valley toward his career and personal life.

Sep 20, 2021


Constitution expert: Political cartoons, newspapers paved the way for Constitution's ratification

Akhil Reed Amar, one of the nation's leading legal scholars on the Constitution, was the keynote speaker for the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies' Constitution Day program.

Sep 16, 2021


Grand Valley commemorates 20th anniversary of September 11 attacks

Events across Grand Valley's campus commemorated the 20th anniversary of September 11 and remembered those lost.

Sep 11, 2021


President Mantella, GVSU community reflect on 9/11 attacks

On the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the Grand Valley community unites to remember the tragic day and how the university responded.

Sep 11, 2021


Student research takes center stage at Summer Scholars Showcase

Students in a 12-week summer program through the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship will present their initial findings or creative project to the Grand Valley community on September 9 at the Kirkhof Center.

Sep 8, 2021


Hauenstein Center panel: Long road ahead to repair mistrust in nation's institutions

As part of its Common Ground Initiative, the Hausenstein Center for Presidential Studies led a discussion on the deep-seated mistrust and resentment facing American institutions today.

Sep 3, 2021