Training leaders who make a positive difference in their lives, careers, communities, and the world.
As a student you invest a lot in your education. We are invested in you. Our academic programs prepare students to solve complex problems, be engaged citizens, and develop the skills that are needed by today's employers.
See what we can achieve together!
Our programs include:
- Undergraduate degrees in Integrative Studies (BA, BS) and Religious Studies (BA, BS, major and minor)
- Graduate degree in Social Innovation (Professional Master of Arts)
- Certificate in Intercultural Competence
- Badge in Intercultural Competence (available to both degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students)
- Degree completion pathways, including the new LEADS Program
Student and Faculty Spotlights
IRIS Faculty Spotlights - D. Cope
Your name: Dan Cope Pronouns: she/her/hers Educational Background and Specialization: B.A. English Literature, Miami University, 2013 M.A. English Literature, Grand Valley State University, 2017Research interests include: Rust Belt Literature; Working
See What We Are About: Upcoming Events
Faculty Scholarship Showcase
February 25, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Featuring presentations from the following faculty members on their research or recent publication: Tracy Flemming, IRIS Visiting Professor Anthony Meyer, Peter Wampler, IRIS Shared Faculty...
What the Eyes Don't See - Dr. Hanna-Attisha
March 24, 2020 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Kutsche Office of Local History at Grand Valley is participating as a partner in the Great Michigan Read and will welcome author Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha to campus in the winter 2020 semester. Join...
22nd Annual Celebrating All Walks of Life Pow Wow
April 4, 2020 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
From the GVSU Native American Student Association: A Pow Wow is a community gathering and celebration of culture through ceremony, song, dance, feasting and socializing. Traditional Pow Wows include...
IRIS IN THE NEWS
February 13, 2020
The LEADS program delivers an integrative studies bachelor's degree PLUS a certificate in one of four skill categories that employers are asking for by name: leadership, data analytics, project management, or global communication.
Shaping Narratives
January 21, 2020
We are so excited to see the incredible work of the "Shaping Narratives" team brought to a national audience. This path-breaking effort takes a new approach to public media - training community leaders of color of storytellers through broadcast media.
