Madeline Vander Velde
2016 Graduate Working and Living in Brussels
Study Abroad
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.
Spotlights
Kendall Minor
2018 Graduate is Promoted from Intern to Program Coordinator
Elena Szost
Economic Development Consultant
Jasmine Caldwell
Social Security Administration
Jessica Soto Smith
2011 Graduate at the Buffett Institute for Global Studies at Northwestern University
News
IR and PLS Alumni Starting Law School
IR Alum Jessica Geisler is starting her JD studies this fall at Wayne Law.
Sep 18, 2024
McGhee wins 2024 Zeeb Scholarship for Study Abroad
Aaron McGhee is the winner of the 2024 Zeeb Scholarship for Study Abroad
Jul 3, 2024
Pullins Wins Outstanding Paper Award
Sarah D. Pullins is the winner of the Outstanding Paper Award for Political Science and International Relations.
May 3, 2024
GV IN DC SCHOLARSHIP WINNER: JACKSON TISDALE
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
Tafel Recognized for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Tafel wins Pew Teaching Excellence Award
Feb 19, 2024
Events
The 2024 Election: Issues that Matter for College Students
September 23, 2024 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Join Political Science and International Relations faculty, students, and staff at our annual back-to-school open house for a discussion of key issues for college students to consider as we approach...
Virtual Gilman Writing Workshop - Workshopping your Essay Drafts - Approaching the Finish Line!
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!...
Virtual Info Session: Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) & STEM
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...
Democracy 101: Your Voice Matters | Student Voice and Action
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....
Virtual Gilman Writing Workshop - Workshopping your Essay Drafts - Approaching the Finish Line!
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!...