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 [email protected].

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News

Outstanding Paper Award

Outstanding Paper Award

Nancy Boyd wins the PLS/IR Outstanding Paper Award.

Apr 16, 2025

Excellence in a Discipline Award

Excellence in a Discipline Award

The GVSU Political Science Department and the International Relations program congratulate Carly Stengel (IR) and Isabella Grunwaldt (PLS), winners of the Excellence-in-a-Discipline awards for their respective majors.

Apr 15, 2025

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

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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

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Professor Zinman Publishes New Book

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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

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Events

GVSU Education & Teacher Fair 2025

April 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Meet with district representatives to discuss opportunities for teachers, psychologists/school counselors, speech pathologists, therapists, social workers, coaches, and more! Bring resumes and dress...

Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy Celebration of Graduates

April 24, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

This spring, we are thrilled to celebrate the newest class of Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy Fellows. As our 2025 graduates prepare to enter the next season of life, we will gather to celebrate the...

Secchia Breakfast Lecture - Adapting to 2025 Global Tariffs

May 2, 2025 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Tariffs are making frontline news since the beginning of 2025. What does this mean to businesses buying and selling around the world? How are the rapid changes in global tariffs impacting business...

GVSU Night: Rockies vs. Tigers game

May 7, 2025 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Join your fellow Lakers in Denver for an evening of baseball, community, and Laker pride as we cheer on the Detroit Tigers against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field! We’ll be sharing...

60th Anniversary of Education at GVSU

May 7, 2025 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

The College of Education and Community Innovation and the Education Alumni Network are celebrating 60 years of education programs at Grand Valley State University. This May we will be inviting alumni,...

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