News from Grand Valley State University

Middle East Studies

International student, retired professor and artwork share common history

How does a decades-old Iranian work of art connect a renowned Middle East studies professor and an international student?

Feb 16, 2023


For 25th year, GVSU hosting Michigan Model Arab League

This year's conference is February 17-19 at the Eberhard Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Feb 16, 2022


Peace activist to discuss Palestine-Israel conflict

Peace activist Amos Gvirtz will visit campus to lead a discussion about the Palestine-Israel conflict.

Apr 7, 2015


Area Studies will host lecture by Middle East expert

An expert on the historical relationship between the West and the Muslim world will give a presentation on America's return to Iraq.

Feb 10, 2015



Palestinian-born author to discuss "Healing Children of Conflict"

Palestinian-American author and humanitarian Susan Abulhawa was born to Palestinian refugees of the 1967 war, when Israel captured what remained of Palestine, including her familys traditional home in Jerusalem.

Mar 10, 2014