It may be chilly here on the Foggy Bottom campus, but our hearts are warmed by these Colonial love stories! All of these Colonial couples have one thing in common — GW! Got an alumni valentine to share? Email your story to [email protected], or simply tell us your love story in the comments below! We’ll be […]
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Alumnus Reaches Out to Children of Fallen Heroes
When a soldier dies, many times, a child is left behind. Angels of America’s Fallen (AoAF) was formed to support these children at the critical juncture when a parent is lost. Travis Wright, MS ‘10 and Chairman of the Board of AoAF, describes the organization’s mission as one that provides personal development and mentorship to […]
From Numbers to Watercolors, an Alumna’s Story
As an undergraduate student at GW in the 1960s, Alexandra Tolstoy, CCAS BA ’68, CCAS MA ’72 remembers taking a class in matrix theory. Although she worked really hard to understand the subject, she bombed the first exam. Confused, she approached the professor and explained how hard she had worked. “I am sure he had […]
‘I Want to Change the Culture’: Alum Supports LGBT Community
Few people find their passion at the age of 10. But for Michael Komo, CCAS BA ’11, GSPM MS ’12, a life devoted to advocacy was the clear choice. “I’ve always been passionate about civil rights,” says Komo. “I’m lucky to have been raised by a really strong woman and have two great sisters, so I’ve […]
Alumnus, Humane Society Official, Featured in GW Magazine
Have you read the latest edition of GW Magazine? It features alumnus Paul Shapiro, a vice president at the Humane Society of the United States. Read on to learn why Shapiro has a passion for animal rights, and how his GW professors inspired him when he was a student: He stopped eating meat at age […]
From GW to Award-Winning Aviation Learning Educator
Trystan Popish, GSEHD MA ’10, was at the dentist for a routine appointment when she received a decidedly non-routine e-mail; she had received the 2014 Wendell G. Mohling Outstanding Aerospace Educator Award from the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). “I’d prepared myself for the typical rejection letter,” says Popish, who was nominated for the award […]
Field Notes from Rwanda: One Alum’s Journey
For Luis Blandon, CCAS BA ’85, ESIA MA ’92, storytelling is more than a passion—it’s a calling. Blandon, a freelance content developer with expertise in writing and visual storytelling, has worked on a variety of projects, television shows to documentaries. “I love talking about what’s really happening—not numbers and facts, but the nuances of places […]
Dedicated Alumni Honored at 2014 Service Awards
GW and the GW Alumni Association (GWAA) honored seven dedicated alumni at the 53rd annual Alumni Outstanding Service Awards on Thursday, Apr. 3, recognizing them for their volunteer efforts that advance the mission of the university. Established in 1961, the Alumni Outstanding Service Awards recognize GW and Mount Vernon College graduates. The awards include the […]
Giving Back and Gaining Perspective: A Volunteer’s Story
Have you seen the latest issue of GW Magazine? Don’t miss our story about Rudy Rodas, GWSB BBA ’08, who shared his journey as a reunion volunteer for Alumni Weekend 2013. “I met so many new people and learned about these other alumni communities,” Rodas explains. “Not only did I come back to revisit GW, […]
Hundreds of Alumni Gather for “Big Data” Panel
On March 25, hundreds of GW alumni and friends of the university gathered in Northern Virginia for the 7th annual “Reception with President Knapp.” The event gives alumni a chance to reconnect while learning about some of today’s most prominent topics. This year’s program, “Security, Storage, and Analysis: A Panel Discussion on Big Data,” featured […]