Pi Sigma Alpha

Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, was established at the University of Texas in 1920. It is the only national honor society for college and university students of government. There are currently 621 chapters of Pi Sigma Alpha around the United States, including the Kappa Phi chapter at Grand Valley State University. https://www.apsanet.org/~psa/

Initiation into to Pi Sigma Alpha is a prestigious award for upper division students who have demonstrated consistent excellence in political science and related majors and minors. Initiation into Pi Sigma Alpha also establishes one's eligibility to participate in Pi Sigma Alpha scholarship and internship grant programs, and to publish research in the Pi Sigma Alpha Undergraduate Journal of Politics. For information about eligibility requirements and campus activities contact Paul J. Cornish, Advisor to the Kappa Phi chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, at (616) 331-3502 or [email protected].

PLS Alumni Spotlights

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News

GV in DC Scholarship

GV in DC Scholarship

Deadline: October 16, 2026

Oct 1, 2026

PAUL B. HENRY CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP

PAUL B. HENRY CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP

Deadline: October 16, 2026

Oct 1, 2026

Robach attends the National Conference of the World Affairs Council as a Student Scholar

Robach attends the National Conference of the World Affairs Council as a Student Scholar

Olivia Robach (PLS and IR double major) earned a scholarship to join student scholars from around the US to attend the annual conference of the World Affairs Council in Washington, DC in November 2025.

Dec 3, 2025

Kilburn Publishes New Book

Kilburn Publishes New Book

This spring, Dr. Whitt Kilburn, Associate Professor of Political Science at Grand Valley State University, published Introduction to Political Analysis in R through Chapman and Hall/CRC.

Sep 12, 2025

PLS and IR Alumni Starting Law School

PLS and IR Alumni Starting Law School

PLS alum William Thompson is attending law school at the University of Michigan

Sep 12, 2025

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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...

Vote in Kirkhof

October 29, 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...

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