by Kelsea Rounds | Jan 13, 2020 | Cityscene
Running a marathon is grueling. Between the hours spent preparing and the race day itself, runners push themselves to their physical and mental brink. It helps when you have friends to help you along the way. Enter the Van Andel Institute Marathon Team. VAI’s...
by Molly Malley | Sep 13, 2019 | Profile
“I grew up in pretty humble circumstances, learning to swim at the local YMCA, playing in nearby parks and staying pretty close to home.” West Michigan-born and raised Carol Van Andel, the daughter of a minister and a homemaker, grew up on Grand...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jul 1, 2019 | Blog
The 14th annual Couture for a Cure event puts guests right next to the runway on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. at Van Andel Institute (VAI). This special evening features a runway fall fashion presentation by Leigh’s and a personal appearance by designer Victoria...
by Kelsea Rounds | Apr 1, 2019 | Cityscene
When warm weather returns to Michigan, there’s no better place to be than outside enjoying fine wine, craft beer and global cuisine with good friends. Join Van Andel Institute’s (VAI) JBoard Ambassadors and celebrate the beauty of the spring season at the...
by Molly Malley | Sep 25, 2018 | Blog
Wine & Wig, the premier party of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in West Michigan, is quickly approaching and we couldn’t be more excited. We’re pleased to share that Tim Penning has been announced as our featured speaker for the evening. Timothy...
