Padnos International Center

Sendoff honors new Peace Corps invitees, returned volunteers

It was a popular book that spurred Grand Valley alumna Darrarta Ali to re-evaluate her life, and decide to leave her job in Grand Rapids to join the U.S. Peace Corps.

May 3, 2017


Three GVSU faculty members earn Core Fulbright Scholar awards

Three faculty members earned Core Fulbright Scholar awards to teach or conduct research for a semester overseas.

Mar 27, 2017


Students earn scholarships for passports

It's among the first steps to studying abroad: getting a passport. Five students received scholarships to apply for a passport through a campus collaboration.

Mar 3, 2017


Gilman Scholarship recipient connects to Polish heritage

Jennifer Polasek was able to connect to her family heritage while spending the fall semester studying abroad in Poland.

Mar 1, 2017


Fundraiser will benefit study abroad opportunities for students

Staff members at the Padnos International Center hope an old-fashioned spare change fundraiser will drive members of the campus community to support study abroad opportunities for students.

Feb 3, 2017



Grand Valley houses Peace Corps recruiter

Carissa Patrone is a campus recruiter for all West Michigan colleges and universities.

Sep 26, 2016