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

Mollie Smith Spotlight

Mollie Smith

Sales account manager at Learning Care Group in Novi, Michigan

Andrew Wilson Spotlight

Andrew Wilson

Senior Director of Episode Development Analytics at Signify Health

Kyle McMillen Spotlight

Kyle McMillen

Senior Project Manager at Parker Philips, Inc.

Greg Robinson Spotlight

Greg Robinson

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

Ted Woodcock Spotlight

Ted Woodcock

City Planner/Zoning Administrator for the City of Norton Shores, Michigan

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News

Victor Cardenas '00 2024 Alumni Service Award Recipient

Victor Cardenas '00 2024 Alumni Service Award Recipient

Victor Cardenas' life has been characterized by service to the public and Grand Valley. Cardenas graduated from GVSU in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in political science. He earned a master's degree in public affairs from Indiana University and executive

Sep 30, 2024

Professor Zinman Publishes New Book

Professor Zinman Publishes New Book

Professor Zinman's new book, America's First Wartime Election, is set to release this November. This will be his second book published with the University Press of Kansas.

Sep 25, 2024

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

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Events

Step Afrika! 101

November 14, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Step Afrika! 101 is an energetic, educational introduction to the art form of stepping. Merging the steps and strolls created and still practiced by Black Greek-letter organizations with the sounds...

Drop-in Days of Service

November 15, 2024 2:00 PM

Drop-in Days of Service are on-campus opportunities for students to "drop in" and complete service projects for service hours. They are located on GVSU's Allendale Campus in Kirkhof...

K-Pop Prom

November 15, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come out and hang with us for a fun night of dancing, food, and of course, jamming to K-pop! Pizza will be provided and there will be a photo opportunity. This is a "prom" event, so feel...

ENS Fall 2024 Sustainability Showcase (Nov 18 - Nov 23)

November 18, 2024 All Day

You're invited to learn about the research projects, innovative designs, and assessments that students in the Environmental and Sustainability Studies (ENS) Program have been working on this semester.  Starting...

Global Horizons Week - International Movie Night INT 100 APPROVED

November 18, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Learn about classical Arabic music through the journey of Simon Shaheen & sample international cuisine!

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