Articles by Brian Vernellis
GVSU, Consumers Credit Union partner for student career growth
A collaboration between Grand Valley’s Seidman College of Business and Consumers Credit Union is providing an opportunity for students to begin their careers in the banking industry.
Feb 25, 2025
Hauenstein Center event explores history of presidential accountability
The Hauenstein Center's Scholar-in-Residence, Nicole Hemmer, said the 1970s were the high-water mark for presidential oversight.
Feb 18, 2025
GVSU research shows region's business confidence reaches new heights
West Michigan's businesses and purchasing managers are seeing a slow, but positive start to the economy in 2025, said a Grand Valley State University researcher.
Feb 12, 2025
GVSU report highlights business optimism, moderate growth for West Michigan in 2025
Paul Isely, associate dean and professor of economics at the Seidman College of Business, said his findings highlight several positive economic trends for the Grand Rapids region of Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon and Allegan counties.
Jan 29, 2025
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
