Study Abroad

Political Science students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of GVSU's many study abroad opportunities.

Click here for our helpful Study Abroad Guide for PLS

Also, check out GVSU's Padnos International Center an incredible resource for students contemplating study abroad.

The GVSU Political Science department has recently developed a GVSU Partnership Student Exchange program with two universities in Perugia, Italy, the sister city of Grand Rapids. Students are expected to have completed the equivalent of four semesters of Italian language to participate. Click here for more information.

 

Spotlights

Richard Damstra Spotlight

Richard Damstra

Richard Damstra, Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia

Joe Gordon Spotlight

Joe Gordon

Product Technician at Sydex Computing Systems

Erin (Meteer) Hendges Spotlight

Erin (Meteer) Hendges

Campaign Fundraiser Founds Consulting Firm

Megan Koops Fisher Spotlight

Megan Koops Fisher

Community Outreach Program Manager for Ready for School

Alan Dunklow Spotlight

Alan Dunklow

Assistant Attorney General for the State of Maryland

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News

PLS and IR Alumni Starting Law School

PLS and IR Alumni Starting Law School

PLS Alum Charlotte Doran is one of the GVSU Political Science and International Relations alumni starting law school this fall. Charlotte is attending the University of Michigan Law School.

Sep 18, 2024

Hoogwerf Presents Research at APSA Annual Conference

Hoogwerf Presents Research at APSA Annual Conference

GVSU student Nancy Hoogwerf attended this year's American Political Science Association conference to present climate policy research with Professor Schneider.

Sep 9, 2024

McGhee wins 2024 Zeeb Scholarship for Study Abroad

McGhee wins 2024 Zeeb Scholarship for Study Abroad

Aaron McGhee is the winner of the 2024 Zeeb Scholarship for Study Abroad.

Jul 3, 2024

Pullins Wins Outstanding Paper Award

Pullins Wins Outstanding Paper Award

Sarah D. Pullins is the winner of the Outstanding Paper Award for Political Science and International Relations.

May 3, 2024

Retirement Tribute: Professor Michelle Miller-Adams

Retirement Tribute: Professor Michelle Miller-Adams

The Political Science Department congratulates Professor Michelle Miller-Adams on her retirement.

Apr 15, 2024

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Events

Digital Transformation and the Future of Computing

September 19, 2024 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

An engaging panel discussion with industry executives Grand Valley State University’s College of Computing is hosting a distinguished speaker and a panel of executives, who will share their...

Trump, Kamala, and the Cuban Revolution

September 19, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Please see the attached flyer for a joint Human Rights/Latin American Studies event on Thursday, September 19th. Dr. Stuart Schussler is visiting to discuss with us the United States’ foreign...

The Blue Dot Experience

September 19, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

An Innovative Response to West Michigan's Tech Talent Shortage Join us for an exclusive event showcasing Blue Dot - Grand Valley State University's innovative response to West Michigan’s...

Virtual Gilman Writing Workshop - Brainstorming Content, Outlining and more - Taking Steps Toward a Successful Application

September 20, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gilman Program Application Is Now Open!  You have started on your essays by opening an application account in the IIE Gilman portal - Congratulations! You will want to work closely with...

Cook Carillon Tower 30th Anniversary Concert Series - Family Weekend Concert

September 21, 2024 12:00 PM

This fall, GVSU will be hosting a Cook Carillon Tower 30th Anniversary Concert Series to celebrate the Carillon Tower’s 30th anniversary in Allendale, and the first one in the series takes...

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