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 cornishp@gvsu.edu.

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News

Outstanding Student Paper Competition

Outstanding Student Paper Competition

Eligibility is open to all students who major in political science or international relations.

Feb 26, 2025

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

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Events

Prison Based Higher Education Rights

March 27, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

A prisoner from Bellamy Creek will zoom in to discuss his journey in higher education while incarcerated. The audience will be free to ask him questions about his experiences.

GVSU Night at the Grand Rapids Gold

March 27, 2025 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Join us on March 27 to cheer on the GR Gold and help us beat Ferris! Your discounted $15 ticket includes entry to the game with seats in section 121, and a donation to the GVSU Student Support Fund....

Noche de Gala

March 29, 2025 8:00 PM

A fancy evening of music, dancing, and paying homage to the glamour of Latinoamérica.  There will be a DJ playing Latino-based music of all genres all night, so, dress up, bring your...

Kpop Unleashed 2025

March 30, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Kpop Group Evolution (KGE) is a Korean culture and dance organization. We use Korean pop music and cultural presentations as a way to learn more about Korean culture. No dance experience is needed...

ENS Winter 2025 Sustainability Showcase (March 31 - April 5)

March 31, 2025 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...

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