Remember our Class of ’08 spotlight about double alumnus and entrepreneur Ketan Patel? Patel is the founder of Dr. Interns, a non-profit that aids health care issues in developing countries by providing medical and healthcare internships abroad. Our friends at the Luther Rice Society recently caught up with Patel to learn more about Dr. Interns […]
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‘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 […]
Alumni & Philanthropy Day: Students Say “Thanks!”
On April 8, hundreds of GW students stopped by Kogan Plaza for Alumni & Philanthropy Day, an annual celebration that recognizes philanthropy and lifelong involvement at GW. Co-sponsored by the Division of Development and Alumni Relations, the 2014 Senior Class Gift committee and The Colonial Ambassadors, the event gives students a chance to thank the […]
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, […]
How a Scholarship Changed My Life: Greta’s Story
When Greta Twombly, CCAS BA ’10, was applying to college, she honed in on schools that could provide a different experience than her home town in Cape Cod, MA. With her heart set on a city school, Twombly visited several campuses along the East Coast—and as soon as she visited GW, something clicked. “I just […]