Are you a GW alumnus/a with a passion for promoting literacy in other countries? Do you love to dance? This fall, you can do both with GW’s Room to Read chapter! The chapter will be holding a dance-a-thon on October 11, in the Marvin Center, to raise money for the non-profit organization Room to Read. […]
Are you a Colonials fan in the New York City area — or a Colonials fan looking for a reason to go to NYC? If so, mark your calendar for Nov. 16! In the first of at least four games in the New York City metro area, GW men’s basketball will visit New York, NY […]
Senator David Holt, CCAS BA ’01, has published his first book, Big League City: Oklahoma City’s Rise to the NBA. Holt, current Oklahoma senator and former chief of staff to the Mayor of Oklahoma City, tells the story of the arrival of major league sports in Oklahoma City. Until June 25, the proceeds from the […]
The Defense of Marriage Act ruling on June 26th was a historic day for the country—and many Colonials shared their feelings with us on Facebook and via email. Members of the GW LGBT Alumni Association, who work hard to celebrate and promote the GW LGBT community, also shared their reactions to this monumental day: Morgan […]
Banaa, a student organization that provides Sudanese and South Sudanese survivors of atrocity with scholarships to American universities under the condition the scholars will return to their home countries to work towards peace, announced two new scholars yesterday. Jacob Mator Aketch was selected to be GW’s second Banaa scholar as part of the class of […]
Carly Abenstein SMPA BA ‘16, didn’t know how the highest court in the country would rule on the Defense of Marriage Act, but she knew she was going to be in the room when they did. “It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness history being made,” Abenstein said in an email. After her summer class […]
Jack Bergstrand—entrepreneur, author, Brand Velocity founder and former CIO of Coca-Cola—shares some of his experiences and tips with us. Aspiring entrepreneurs, take note! Before founding his own company, Jack Bergstrand, GSEHD MA ’11, enjoyed a long career with Coca-Cola, eventually serving as chief information officer (CIO). This position provided a unique learning environment. “It helped […]
Have you ever wanted to change the world? Alumna Sara Ortega Roliz, CCAS BA ‘03, is doing just that by helping one child at a time with the Mira Scholars Foundation. Established by Roliz in 2009, Mira Scholars provides educational opportunities to underprivileged and exploited children around the world. The idea for the program came from […]
Now that summer has officially arrived, many people across the country are planning beach trips and other summer getaways. But Josh Lasky, CCAS BA ’07 & MPA ’09, has something a little different in mind. Starting in late June, Lasky will be will be biking his way across the US with the non-profit Climate Ride. […]
GW Alumni are making headlines once again! The Washington Post highlighted Kate Bolduan, CCAS BA ’05, who recently became the youngest morning anchor on a major television network. Bolduan assumes her role with CNN’s morning program, “New Day.” “Just eight years out of GWU, she rose really fast through the ranks,” says The Washington Post, […]
