Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies

Presidential politics in spotlight at Wheelhouse Talks kickoff

Presidential politics will be the hot topic at the kickoff of the Wheelhouse Talks on October 7.

Sep 30, 2016



Constitution expert to take on affirmative action, gun rights and more at Hauenstein Center event

Ahkil Amar will discuss controversial issues and how the Constitution impacts them September 14.

Sep 7, 2016


Interfaith dialogue to focus on Israel-Palestine conflict

"Can we find common ground between Israel and Palestine?" It's a question that's been asked for centuries as the two nations engage in what's been called one of the most divisive political conflicts in the world, rooted in the question of who owns that land in the Middle East.

Sep 1, 2016


Time story on Michelle Obama DNC speech mentions Hauenstein Center

A blog post by Gleaves Whitney, director of Grand Valley's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, was referenced in a Time magazine story posted July 28.

Jul 29, 2016


Hauenstein Center launches history, politics and culture podcast

The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies is launching a new podcast that will feature leading thinkers, authors, historians and academics in a series that's focused on finding common ground between progressive and conservative viewpoints on issues including history, politics, culture, the arts and more.

Jul 7, 2016