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Diven Honored with Award

Diven Honored with Award

Professor Polly Diven received the 2025 Hillman-Orr Award from the World Affairs Council of West Michigan.

Jun 23, 2025

Avabella Madison awarded the Batchelder Political Science Scholarship

Avabella Madison awarded the Batchelder Political Science Scholarship

The Political Science Department is pleased to recognize Avabella Madison as our Batchelder Scholar for the 2025-2026 academic year.

May 13, 2025

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Events

Paws on Campus

July 26, 2025 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Join Laker alumni and their furry friends for a tail-wagging good time! Enjoy a casual summer morning with fellow alumni and their pups. Register your dog to receive a sample of alumna-made dog...

Seidman Alumni Social - Founders Brewing Co.

August 6, 2025 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Join Laura Aikens and Andria Romkema for an inspiring conversation on West Michigan’s tech future. They’ll share how initiatives like Blue Dot and Tech Week GR are building a stronger talent...

Brainstorming Session

August 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Help Shape the Future of Computing The College of Computing at Grand Valley State University invites you to a collaborative brainstorming session with industry leaders on Thursday, August 7, from...

Move-In 2025

August 20, 2025 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Help welcome our newest Lakers home on August 20 Move-In is one of the most exciting moments for incoming students, and you can be part of it! Help us create a warm Laker welcome by volunteering...

Why World War II Still Matters featuring Garrett Graff

September 3, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Historian, journalist, and author Garrett Graff joins the Hauenstein Center to discuss two major oral histories about the major turning points of World War II: the D-Day invasion of Europe...

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PLS Alumni Spotlights

Andrew Wilson Spotlight

Andrew Wilson

Senior Director of Episode Development Analytics at Signify Health

Greg Robinson Spotlight

Greg Robinson

Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science at Binghamton University (SUNY) in New York

Emily Brown Spotlight

Emily Brown

Master's Student Working for State Department

Erin (Meteer) Hendges Spotlight

Erin (Meteer) Hendges

Campaign Fundraiser Founds Consulting Firm

Patrick Miller Spotlight

Patrick Miller

Teaching at United States Military Academy

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