Padnos International Center
Students studying Spanish complete virtual exchange with partner university in Chile, exchange serves as pilot for fall
Students studying Spanish during the Spring 2020 semester participated in a virtual language and cultural exchange with students learning English at a partner university, the University of Bio-Bio, in Chillan, Chile.
Jul 28, 2020
International students on campus and in area stay busy, upbeat
Some international students who remain on campus during the COVID-19 pandemic find routine, humor and family connections help to lighten their days.
Apr 1, 2020
PIC earns national recognition for increasing study abroad diversity
The Padnos International Center was recognized nationally for its efforts to increase the diversity of students who participate in study abroad programs.
Mar 31, 2020
Raised travel advisory suspends study abroad programs in Italy
Grand Valley has suspended its study abroad programs in Italy and asked students there to return to the U.S. due to travel advisories related to the coronavirus.
Feb 29, 2020
Coronavirus impacting study abroad programs, local economy
Grand Valley's Padnos International Center has canceled this semester's study abroad programs in South Korea due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and asked one student currently there to return to the U.S. soon.
Feb 26, 2020
University named Top Producing Institution for number of Fulbright scholars
Grand Valley was named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for the number of faculty members who teach and conduct research overseas.
Feb 10, 2020
Faculty member, former CDC researcher brings expertise on coronavirus to class
Like other universities around the country, Grand Valley continues to monitor the coronavirus and its global impact.
Feb 5, 2020
Students from Australia watch country's devastating bushfires with worry
Jesse Goodyear, an accounting major and native of Australia, could hear the relief in his mom's voice during a phone call several days ago. "She said, 'It's raining today,' and you could hear in her voice how happy that made her," said Goodyear, a sophomore.
Jan 17, 2020
GVSU ranks seventh nationally for study abroad
During the previous reporting year, Grand Valley was ranked No. 11 among master's degree-granting institutions. Mark Schaub, interim dean of Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, credited the increase in participation to faculty members who lead programs.
Dec 9, 2019
Global Laker event raises funds for scholarships
The Padnos International Center will host the seventh annual Global Laker Celebration on November 1 at The B.O.B., 20 Monroe Ave. NW in Grand Rapids.
Oct 17, 2019
