Mario Amaya-Velazquez
Amaya Appointed to Development Analyst Position with the Obama Foundation
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Patrick Miller
Patrick Miller, Special Investigator for Perspecta
Brendan Sawyer
Studying at Wayne State Law School
Claudia Hasbun
Global Law Scholar at Georgetown University Law School Secures Position with London Law Firm
Paul Bratt
2013 Graduate Now Judicial Clerk in U.S. District Court
News
Ozinga Starting Law School at Case Western
IR alum Kyla Ozinga is starting law school at Case Western
Sep 16, 2025
IR and PLS Alumni Starting Law School
PLS, IR and Human Rights alum Taylor Bessinger is attending the University of Illinois College of Law
Sep 12, 2025
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
The Political Science Department is pleased to recognize Avabella Madison as our Batchelder Scholar for the 2025-2026 academic year.
May 13, 2025
Events
Drop in days of service
December 5, 2025 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Drop-in Days of Service are on-campus opportunities for students to "drop in" and complete service projects for service hours. At these days of service, students will learn more about different...
Fulbright US Student Program - Virtual Information Session
January 15, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Are you interested in teaching English abroad? Are you curious about studying for a Master's degree abroad? The Fulbright program might be for you! Join me to learn more! For more Information...
Real Talk: Social Sciences Edition
February 10, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Gain inside information on career paths, resumes, interviewing, networking, and other career-related concepts that you can start using TODAY as a student by rotating between stations led by GVSU alumni...
GVSU Faculty Fulbright Scholar Panel and Information Session (Friday, Feb. 13, 2026)
February 13, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Are you preparing for an upcoming sabbatical or other form of leave? Intrigued by the idea of a Fulbright Scholar or Fulbright Specialist award and eager to learn more? Join this Fulbright Scholar...