Khalil Rahal
Khalil Rahal, Assistant County Executive at Wayne County at Wayne County
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
Andrea Haverdink
Andrea Haverdink, Digital Director at Americans For Tax Fairness and Creative Director for Unfiltered Media
Richard Damstra
Richard Damstra, Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia
Hannah Patrick
Contracts Administrator for Integrated Health Partners
Emily Brown
Master's Student Working for State Department
News
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
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
The Political Science Department congratulates Professor Michelle Miller-Adams on her retirement.
Apr 15, 2024
GV in DC Scholarship Winner: Jackson Tisdale
Jackson Tisdale is the recipient of the GV in DC Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year.
Apr 5, 2024
Student named as Truman Scholarship Finalist
Junior Nancy Hoogwerf becomes fifth Laker to receive honor.
Mar 20, 2024
Events
Writing Workshop for Fulbright US Student Program applicants (ETA and S/R)
July 25, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Have you begun work on your Fulbright U.S. Student Award essays? Would you welcome a review of the key components of the essays – and an opportunity to brainstorm opening sentences, paragraph...
Virtual Info Session: Gilman International Scholarship and other undergraduate fellowships that help with costs of study abroad - Interested in applying? Join me to learn more!
August 6, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join me to learn more about the Gilman International Scholarship and other fellowships (external, competitive, high-impact opportunities) that help to defray the cost of undergraduate study abroad! The...
GVSU Alumni Chicago Cubs Night
August 20, 2024 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join the Chicago Alumni Network for a fun night at Wrigley Field! Reconnect with fellow Chicago alums and watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Detroit Tigers. Cost includes a $10 food voucher...
GVSU Rowing 60th Anniversary Celebration
September 7, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Alumni, former coaches, families, and friends of the Laker Navy are invited to celebrate 60 years of rowing at GVSU. Join us at the Alumni House in Allendale to connect with fellow alumni and friends,...
Identity Theft
September 24, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join Sarah Bailey ‘18 and Jessie Smeltzer to learn how to protect yourself from identity theft. We will identify the methods used by identity thieves to steal personal information. Learn what...