GV in DC Scholarship
Deadline: October 16, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
To make change, understand power.
Our lives are affected by politics every day, and political events are happening all around us. Political Science is the study of politics and power in its many forms, including protest movements and revolutions, law-making and criminal justice, war and international conflicts, human rights violations and efforts to stop them, campaigns and elections in the U.S. and around the world, and competing political ideas and ideologies.
Our courses provide the tools to analyze and understand all of these things and more, and they also help students develop skills in research, analysis, writing, and speaking that are necessary for success in a variety of professions. Our graduates work in nonprofit organizations, international affairs, law, business, education, advocacy groups, and in local, state, and national government.
The GVSU Political Science Department offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Political Science. We also host an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations.
Events
Michigan Sociological Association's fall conference
October 24, 2026 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
The Michigan Sociological Association is excited to announce its upcoming fall conference, taking place on October 23rd and 24th at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. This annual...
Vote in Kirkhof
October 28, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cast your ballot right on campus with the Allendale Township Satellite Clerk's Office in the Kirkhof Center. Eligible voters can register to vote, update their voter registration, request an absentee...
Webinar: Middle Managers: Power vs. Influence
October 28, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Middle managers often sit in a role that is being squeezed from multiple directions. One of the most common challenges they face is the “power squeeze” — navigating expectations from...
DEM 101: Election Game Night with Linc Up!
October 28, 2026 6:00 PM
Test your civic knowledge through fun, interactive games and friendly competition! Join Linc Up! for an engaging game night where you'll learn about elections, government, and voting while connecting...
PLS Alumni Spotlights
Jordan Meagher
Parks Planner for Metro Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee
Alan Dunklow
Assistant Attorney General for the State of Maryland
Erik Lazdins
Lobbyist for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Ethan Haan
Clerk's Assistant with Oakland Township
Richard Damstra
Special Advisor to the Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy, NATO
Steve Smith
Executive Assistant to the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Worldwide Digital Content, Advertising, and Corporate Development
Natalie Cleary
Brand Manager, Meijer