Andrew Light
2016 Graduate Pursues Graduate Study at University of Michigan
International Relations students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of GVSU's many study abroad opportunities.
Click here for our helpful Study Abroad Guide for IR
Also, check out GVSU's Padnos International Centers, an incredible resource for students contemplating study abroad.
The GVSU Political Science department has recently developed a GVSU Partnership Student Exchange program with two universities in Perugia, Italy, the sister city of Grand Rapids. Students are expected to have completed the equivalent of four semesters of Italian language to participate. Click here for a brochure.
2016 Graduate Pursues Graduate Study at University of Michigan
Megan Wright
Grand Rapids Paralegal Volunteers with Iraqi Refugee Community
2002 Graduate Becomes Managing Director at Conway MacKenzie
2013 Graduate Working as Customs Compliance Officer
IR Alum Jessica Geisler is starting her JD studies this fall at Wayne Law.
Sep 18, 2024
Aaron McGhee is the winner of the 2024 Zeeb Scholarship for Study Abroad
Jul 3, 2024
Sarah D. Pullins is the winner of the Outstanding Paper Award for Political Science and International Relations.
May 3, 2024
Jackson Tisdale is the recipient of the Grand Valley in DC Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year. The purpose of this alumni-funded scholarship is to assist students in pursuing internship opportunities in Washington, D.C.
Apr 5, 2024
Dr. Tafel wins Pew Teaching Excellence Award
Feb 19, 2024
September 24, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Gilman Program Application Is Now Open! You'll have thoughtful, engaging essay drafts developing at this point - Now is the time to reflect, revise, consider voice and audience!...
September 24, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Interested in intensive language study abroad? Join CLS Program Officers and an alumni ambassador to learn about how the CLS Program can help set a student in STEM apart from the crowd. The...
September 25, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Democracy 101 is a series of civic engagement informational seminars. Our second session will feature a panel of student leaders from organizations and others around campus who have made change....
September 26, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Gilman Program Application Is Now Open! You'll have thoughtful, engaging essay drafts developing at this point - Now is the time to reflect, revise, consider voice and audience!...
September 27, 2024 2:00 PM
Drop-in Days of Service are on-campus opportunities for students to "drop in" and complete service projects for service hours. They are located on GVSU's Allendale Campus in Kirkhof...