Grand Valley International Relations

Welcome to International Relations (IR) at GVSU!

Are you interested in international events and trends? Can you envision a career in global affairs, international business, or law? Have you imagined working for a multinational corporation or an international non-profit institution? The IR program is a good place for you to start.

IR equips majors and minors with the tools they need to understand global and international trends. Our students seek to understand issues of global importance, including development, the environment, security, human rights, migration, and the interconnections between governance, economics, power, and identity.

Our curriculum includes a strong interdisciplinary core, enhanced by a flexible set of electives that allow you to configure your studies to meet your own interests.

Please explore our website and contact our Program Director, Professor Polly Diven, ([email protected]) for additional information.

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Events

Backlash Against Feminism: Rethinking a Loaded Concept (APPROVED INT 100/201)

January 29, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Join Dr. Sally Kenney, Professor of Political Science and senior advisor Gender and Sexuality Studies, Tulane University for a virtual lecture examining the theoretical ideas about feminism, law, and...

Breaking into Offensive Cyber Security

January 30, 2025 12:00 PM

Please welcome GVSU Alum Greg Hatcher, who graduated with a Political Science degree in 2009. Greg Hatcher brings a wealth of experience in cybersecurity, including his work with the...

Unlocking Career & Immigration Pathways as an International Student

February 6, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Are you an international student looking to find a job while navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system? Join us for an exclusive event hosted by The Build Fellowship and F1...

GVSU Faculty Fulbright Scholar Panel and Information Session

February 13, 2025 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Are you preparing for an upcoming sabbatical or other form of leave? Intrigued by the idea of a Fulbright Scholar or Fulbright Specialist award and eager to learn more? Join this Fulbright Scholar...

Philippine Culture Night 2025

February 16, 2025 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

This is an in person cultural banquet that will be hosted on February 16th, 2025, 5:00-9:00PM, in the Kirkhof Grand River Room. This event is open to the student body and general public. The program...

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