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Alumni Volunteer Spotlight: Donell Cohen, ESIA BA ’64
Name: Donell Cohen City and Volunteer Position: Los Angeles, Alumni Association Committee Member How long have you been volunteering for GW? What made you want to volunteer? Since some time in 20...
Alumni Discuss Ongoing Diversity and Inclusion Work at GW
In a conversation with alumna Gretchen Gasteier, Caroline Laguerre-Brown discussed how to make GW a safer and more supportive space for all community members. Alumni and administrators at the Geo...
Alumni Advice for the Class of 2020
As the Class of 2020 graduates and heads into life post-graduation, GW alumni share their words of wisdom and encouragement during uncertain times: “I would advise the class of 2020 graduates�...
Alumnus Reinvents Restaurant Business Model to Support Front Line Workers and Employees
When Dan Simons was forced to change his business model less than two months ago, it wasn’t in the plans. For the last 12 years, Simons, GWSB BBA ’92, and his partners have been building and ...
For Alumnus Gil Cisneros, A Mission to Make a Difference
Philanthropist and U.S. Congressman Gil Cisneros, CCAS BA ’94, was a first-generation college student. Now he’s helping young people write their own education success stories in and beyond th...
Inspired by his Daughter, GW Parent Becomes Dedicated Alumnus
With a resume that includes accountant, real estate professional, MBA, market researcher, consultant, and college professor, there’s not much Bill Madway, GSPM MPS ’13, hasn’t accomplished....
New Senior Associate VP of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving is Announced
Patricia Carocci will join the George Washington University on July 22 as its new senior associate vice president of alumni relations and annual giving, the university announced Monday. Carocci h...
GW Introduces New Alumni Association
The George Washington University on Wednesday introduced to the alumni and university communities the new GW Alumni Association (GWAA) and the alumni who will serve on the GWAA Executive Committe...
‘Persuasion’ Offers GW Students Insight and Avenue to Careers in Communication
Long-running communication class guest session featuring GW alumni has led to multiple job offers. Shanee Goss Cohen’s first job didn’t last long. Before her lunch break on her first day at a...
An On-Stage Revival: Theatre Alumnus Returns as Professor
Intimate touch, live combat, a man dangling upside down by his ankles speaking in an Irish brogue. Welcome to the theatrical world of Matthew R. Wilson, CCAS MFA ’09. As an accomplished actor, ...
Aspiring to Preeminence
Atlanta was the seventh stop on George Washington University President Thomas LeBlanc’s alumni and donor tour, but his message remained the same: GW is in the business of getting better. Dr. Le...
Hail to the Greene! Alumnus Celebrates Four Decades of Giving
All our lives we’ll be proud to say, “We hail from GW!” When Patrick M. Jones rewrote the GW Fight Song in the 1990s, he celebrated the Buff and Blue, but might have had Keith Greene, GWSB ...
Alumni Awards to Recognize Career, Service Achievements
The awards will be presented at a ceremony that helps kick off Colonials Weekend in October. Nine George Washington University alumni will be honored this year for their significant career accomp...
Exhibition Displays SEAS Alumnus’ Unique Collection
In the winter of 2011, a dazzling collection of Central Asian ikat textiles donated by Murad M. Megalli, SEAS BS’80, SEAS MS ’83 was prominently exhibited at The Textile Museum, then still in...
Supporting LGBTQIA Students
When Michael Schmidt, CCAS BA ’78, GWSB MBA ’85, first came to GW, he had every intention of pursuing his interest in Political Science, but after a foray into acting, he decided to transfer ...
Laptops and Clickers for Students in Need
To most people, the term “Freshman 10” calls to mind LOTS of pizza, late-night study snacks, and one-too-many trips to the vending machines. For students like Hannah Grosvenor, ESIA ’19, it...
Meet Mr. Washington
When it comes to Washington, D.C., Christian Washington, CCAS BA ’06, LAW ’09, is an expert — and it’s not just because he’s a legislative analyst at the District of Columbia Department...
President LeBlanc Meets Alumni in New York
Members of GW’s largest alumni and parent network outside the national capital region gathered in Midtown May 9 to learn about George Washington University President Thomas J. LeBlanc’s visio...
GWWIB’s Spring Conference Makes Its Mark
As the school year comes to a close, many students turn their attention to ‘What’s next?’ Internships, jobs, and career paths become the focus, and each year at this time, the George Was...
Mu Delta Paints the Town Pink and Green
This March, the women of the Mu Delta Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. gathered in Washington, DC to honor a longstanding GW legacy. From Friday, March 23 to Sunday, March 25, thes...
A K St Bus Ride Leads to a Second Chance at Education
Surlina Aaron, MVC BA ’97, had no choice but to commit her life to the pursuit of knowledge – education is in her blood. Her great grandmother started a school for her community in the early ...
A New England Welcome
President Thomas LeBlanc shared his university priorities with GW community members in the greater Boston area, including members of the class of 2022. Generations of Colonials—from the clas...
Pathways to Success: Career Accomplishments of Elliott School Women
The Elliott School marked International Women’s Week with a speaker series featuring distinguished alumnae, called Pathways to Success: Career Accomplishments of Elliott School Women. The featu...
A Taste of El Salvador at Taste of GW
If you attended Taste of GW at Colonials Weekend 2017, you had the pleasure of meeting Laura Cruz, ESIA BA ’92. From a booth to the left of the entrance she served farm-to-table coffee and hone...
Small businesses-owning alumna “advocates for excellence” as chair of GW Latino Alumni Network
When Jenny Abreu moved to Washington, D.C. in 2006, she wasn’t sure what to expect. At age 29, she’d decided to change careers and was accepted to the GW School of Business. She’d left her ...
As Students Job Hunt, GW Enhances Support for Connections with Alumni
In her senior year, alumna Sarah Mann applied for an internship in National Geographic’s communications office. With just a little extra research, she quickly found George Washington University...
GW Alumni Husband and Wife Team Give Back to the Community
As classmates, spouses, parents, and volunteers, Michael and Barbara Fleming have been teaming up since their chance encounter at a Virginia Tech football game almost forty years ago. “Michael ...
Presidential Community Welcome Series Launches in Philadelphia
George Washington University alumni, families and friends will have the opportunity to meet President Thomas LeBlanc in the coming months as part of a series of community receptions around the co...
Two-time alumnus Al Nadel talks Watergate and the importance of giving back
Imagine it’s 1972. You’re a GW Law student. The Watergate scandal is breaking all over the news — and the White House and Democratic National Committee headquarters are both a few blocks aw...
Alumna brings instruments to India
On a recent day last month, Marielena Faria, ESIA BA ’13, stopped by the Elliott School to update us on her career and tell us about her latest project, Hearts 4 Harmony (H4H). The project aim...
Colonials Weekend 2017 Highlights
GW hosted Colonials Weekend October 19-22, 2017, bringing thousands of alumni, families, students, and friends to campus. On Thursday night, eight alumni received the Alumni Achievement Award, th...
Hear from the Eight Recipients of the Alumni Achievement Award
Annual event recognizes the accomplishments of some of the university’s most distinguished alumni. The university honored the accomplishments of eight of its alumni at the 81st annual Alumni ...
Colonials Weekend 2017: Thousands of Colonials Expected on Campus
Families and alumni are welcome to participate in the 80-plus events and experiences on campus and in the D.C. area. The George Washington University will host a unified Colonials Weekend Oct. 19...
Regional Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah Gibson
Sarah Gibson, CCAS BA ’07 GW Boston Alumni Network Co-Chair VOLUNTEER POSITION: I am a Co-Chair of the GW Boston Alumni Network. We plan about 8-10 events annually for Boston area alumni. ACTIV...
GW to Recognize Career Achievements of Eight Alumni
The 2017 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award recipients include Dana Bash, B.A. ’93, CNN chief political correspondent. The Oct. 19 award ceremony helps kick off Colonials Weekend. Eight Geo...
LeBlanc Marks First Day as GW President
The coming weeks will include meetings and events with members of the university community as Tom LeBlanc and his wife, Anne, settle into their new home on campus. As Tom LeBlanc began his tenure...
Alumni Highlights in Spring 2017 Issue of GW Magazine
Spring 2017 issue of GW Magazine features alumni who innovate and entertain. Yvonne Orji at the Gates The alumna is a co-star on HBO’s ‘Insecure’ and on the verge of breaking through to the...
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth Urges Graduates ‘to Get in the Arena’
Sen. Duckworth, Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West and The Washington Post Executive Editor Martin Baron received honorary degrees as 6,000 students graduated from GW. U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) d...
GW Alumni bring Mediterranean flavors to a national audience
Pita, falafel, spicy lamb meatballs, and tzatziki: you’ll find all these and more at CAVA, the Washington-area fast-casual spot that’s been serving balanced and craveable Mediterranean cuisin...
University Honors Alumni All-Star Volunteers
Five George Washington University alumni received the Alumni Outstanding Service Award on Thursday for their volunteer efforts in support of the university. View photos from the event in the Flic...
GW Alumni Recreate WWII-Style Jackets for a Mainstream Audience
Tucked away in a small building in midtown Manhattan is the retail showroom for Cockpit USA, a fashion brand that specializes in WWII-style jackets, gear, and accessories. Founded by GW alumni...
How I Got the Job: GW Alumnus Returned for New Opportunities
Floyd Jones graduated from the George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs in 2015 in a position many seniors would envy. He had a full-time job secured at the nonpro...
GW Alumni Find Passion and Employment in D.C. Sports Networks
Move over fair-weather fans! While the DC area is mainly known for its politics, there is plenty to participate in that has nothing to do with government. The D.C.-based teams remain institutions...
GW Alumnus Endows Stained-glass University Crest
The University Club of Denver is known throughout Colorado for its collection of stained-glass university crest windows. Thanks to William Mutch, GWSB MPA ’96, GW’s insignia is now part of...
Sacramento establishes an alumni network
Jason Dumont, SMPA BA ’07, Sacramento Chair shares his experience of starting an alumni chapter How long have you been volunteering with GW? Since spring 2016. What made you decide to get invol...
Worldwide Celebrations of George Washington’s Birthday
There’s nothing GW alumni love more than celebrating their namesake’s birthday. Every year, thousands of Colonials around the world get together to party like it’s 1732 (the year George Was...
GW Dance Marathon partners with local law firm to support children
GW Dance Marathon is a student-run organization on the George Washington University campus, and currently the largest student-run philanthropy at GW. The organization hosts a year-long campaign t...
Hardy Farrow Receives Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30’ for Successful Education Nonprofit
Hardy Farrow BA ’13 values dreaming big. “You live a self-fulfilling life,” he says. “If you dream big, you will achieve big.” Farrow’s mantra guides his work as founder and execut...
Thomas LeBlanc Named 17th President of the George Washington University
Nelson Carbonell sent this note to the GW alumni community on Friday, January 6, 2017: I am excited to share with you that Thomas J. LeBlanc has been elected the 17th President of the George Wash...
Alumnus Ted Schmitt Uses Big Data to Help Endangered Species
Alumnus Ted Schmitt Uses Big Data to Help Endangered Species Ted Schmitt, ESIA MA ’06, is not your average conservationist. A technology wizard living in Seattle and working for Vulcan Inc., Sc...