Articles by Brian Vernellis
GVSU report reveals challenges, innovations for nonprofits in 2025
The ninth edition of the Johnson Center's "11 Trends in Philanthropy," includes analysis of the opportunities and challenges facing nonprofits, their stakeholders and the sector's future.
Jan 15, 2025
West Michigan business confidence rebounds as 2025 outlook brightens, says GVSU researcher
Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said the West Michigan economy concluded 2024 on a marginally positive note, a trend expected to continue into 2025.
Jan 9, 2025
Grand Valley, nonprofit partnership supports future educators with free books
A collaboration between Grand Valley's Michigan Literacy Project and nonprofit Storehouse of Community Resources has provided thousands of books for the next generation of PK-12 and special education teachers.
Jan 8, 2025
State program eases financial strain for GVSU's future educators
The MI Future Educator Programs are fellowships and stipends provided by the state of Michigan which help alleviate the financial stress for Grand Valley's student teachers as they balance time in PK-12 classrooms and their own class work.
Dec 11, 2024
GVSU data suggests West Michigan economy on the upswing
Research conducted by Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU's Seidman College of Business, reveals a positive economic outlook for the region as 2025 approaches.
Dec 10, 2024
College of Computing honors sponsorship for new AI executive program
A donation from Jim Hackett, the former CEO of Ford and Steelcase, will support the launch of an Artificial Intelligence for Executives training program within the College of Computing.
Dec 6, 2024
Entrepreneurs shine as Innovation Hub concludes inaugural accelerator program
A cohort of entrepreneurs made their final pitches to judges, family and friends, wrapping up a 13-week incubator program by GVSU's Muskegon Innovation Hub.
Nov 21, 2024
Laker teams launch national title hopes with start of NCAA playoffs
Four Grand Valley teams — football, women's soccer and men's and women's cross country — begin play in their respective NCAA tournaments while the volleyball team competes in the GLIAC Tournament.
Nov 21, 2024
World, Paralympic champion Chris Hammer '09 to address graduates at Fall Commencement
Hammer is the first former or current Grand Valley student athlete to win a gold medal in Olympic or Paralympic competition.
Nov 20, 2024
Wall Street executive shares her leadership keys with Mantella, Economic Club
Carla Harris, one of Wall Street's top executives, an author and renowned public speaker, discussed leadership with President Philomena V. Mantella during a special President's Forum at the Economic Club of Grand Rapids.
Nov 18, 2024
