Grand Valley International Relations

Welcome to International Relations (IR) at GVSU!

Are you interested in international events and trends? Can you envision a career in global affairs, international business, or law? Have you imagined working for a multinational corporation or an international non-profit institution? The IR program is a good place for you to start.

IR equips majors and minors with the tools they need to understand global and international trends. Our students seek to understand issues of global importance, including development, the environment, security, human rights, migration, and the interconnections between  governance, economics, power, and identity.

Our curriculum includes a strong interdisciplinary core, enhanced by a flexible set of electives that allow you to configure your studies to meet your own interests. 

Please explore our website and contact our Program Director, Professor Polly Diven, ([email protected]) for additional information.

Events

Understanding The Gaza Strip (Panel Discussion)

December 6, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.- The NOTORIOUS Iota Epsilon Chapter, and GVSU�s African/African Studies Program Presents �Understanding The Gaza Strip� Faculty Panel Discussion! As...

Understanding The Gaza Strip (Panel Discussion)

December 6, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.- The NOTORIOUS Iota Epsilon Chapter, and GVSU�s African/African Studies Program Presents �Understanding The Gaza Strip� Faculty Panel Discussion! As...

Van Andel Global Trade Center's The Business Travelers Series: Navigating France

December 13, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

France holds abundant opportunities for Michigan businesses poised to establish a fresh market presence or eager to broaden their horizons within this beautiful country. Michigan’s top three...

U.S. Student Fulbright INTERNAL Deadline

August 16, 2024 All Day

The US Student Fulbright program is the flagship international exchange program of the US State Department. There are two basic types of Fulbright awards: English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award and...

U.S. Student Fulbright EXTERNAL Deadline

October 10, 2024 5:00 PM

The US Student Fulbright program is the flagship international exchange program of the US State Department. There are two basic types of Fulbright awards: English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award and...

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News

IR Alum to Receive GVSU Distinguished Alumni Award

IR Alum to Receive GVSU Distinguished Alumni Award

Shannon Cohen will be honored on October 27 as part of GVSU's Homecoming.

Oct 25, 2023

Professor Diven Discusses U.S. Foreign Policy & Global Citizenship on Expert Panel

Professor Diven Discusses U.S. Foreign Policy & Global Citizenship on Expert Panel

Professor Diven, the director of GVSU's International Relations program, spoke on a panel hosted by the Hausenstein Center for Presidential Studies. The panel addressed America's role in international relations and discussed current foreign policy issues.

Oct 18, 2023

Fleming Wins Zeeb Study Abroad Scholarship

Fleming Wins Zeeb Study Abroad Scholarship

The 2023 Zeeb International Relations Study Abroad Scholarship winner is sophomore Cloey Fleming.

Apr 26, 2023

Iacovone Wins Outstanding Paper Award

Iacovone Wins Outstanding Paper Award

Ryan Iacovone is the winner of the Outstanding Paper Award for Political Science and International Relations.

Apr 25, 2023

Koczak and Rusch Win Excellence-in-a-Discipline Awards

Koczak and Rusch Win Excellence-in-a-Discipline Awards

Katie Koczak (International Relations) and Aaron Rusch (Political Science) are the 2023 award winners.

Apr 11, 2023

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Spotlights

Courtney Johnston Spotlight

Courtney Johnston

Entrepreneur Founds Copywriting Business

Quinlyn Mork Spotlight

Quinlyn Mork

Grand Rapids Paralegal Volunteers with Iraqi Refugee Community

Kimberly McKenzie Spotlight

Kimberly McKenzie

Assistant to U.S. Supreme Court Justice

Amanda Miralrio Spotlight

Amanda Miralrio

Compliance Office for U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control

Katrina Maynes Spotlight

Katrina Maynes

Cambridge University Next for Grand Valley Graduate

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