Articles by Chris Knape
Mantella to receive ATHENA Leadership Award
Honor is given to exceptional leaders whose dedication to professional excellence, community service, and empowerment of women exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and mentorship
Aug 19, 2026
Survey shows West Michigan economy softens, outlook cautiously positive
Seidman College of Business report shows businesses buoyed by data centers, concerned about Iran war impacts.
Aug 10, 2026
Whitmer appoints 2 Michigan business leaders to board of trustees
Alumnus/entrepreneur Jason Trice and Consumers Energy executive Brandon Hofmeister selected for 8-year terms
Dec 19, 2024
Mantella joins higher ed leaders at Crain's panel, stresses balance, synergy between 'education for life and education for work'
Importance of liberal education and Blue Dot among topics covered during Crain's Power Breakfast panel with leaders of Ferris State and Grand Rapids Community College
Sep 26, 2024
Alumni, students provide high-tech preview of Joan Secchia Children's Rehabilitation Hospital using VR
360-degree video experience helps attendees at groundbreaking see in and around future downtown Grand Rapids landmark
Aug 16, 2024
Board approves investments in future growth
Building purchase, budget with wage increases for students, faculty and staff, and performing arts industry degree among board actions.
Jul 12, 2024
GVSU Board elects Emmitt as chair, honors Jandernoa at end of 2-year term
Aaron elected as vice chair during board's annual meeting.
Jul 12, 2024
Executive MBA students visit Poland, the Netherlands, celebrate one of GVSU's oldest international partnerships
Trip marked 50 years of partnership with Krakow University of Economics, included business and cultural visits
Jun 20, 2024
'Waddle of Honor': Celebration honors and salutes student veteran graduates
Friends, family, faculty and staff gathered at the Kirkhof Center on April 22 to honor and celebrate 19 Laker veterans and service members who will be graduating during commencement ceremonies this weekend.
Apr 24, 2024
Building a Rainforest Innovation Ecosystem: Confluence Thought Series looks at expanding regional creative capacity
Free event for GVSU community brings leaders together to share, learn new ideas for creating a creative community that competes and cooperates.
Apr 8, 2024
