As someone who completed a dual master’s degree program at GW, Lanre Williams-Ayedun, ESIA MA ’06, GWSPH MPH ’07, values making the most of her time. So when she heard about a new, user-friendly networking community from GW in February 2018, it sounded like a good fit. The community was GW Career Connect, and since […]
The university honored nine alumni for their significant career accomplishments and service commitment. For their many and varied contributions to public service and business to health care and technology, George Washington University alumni were recognized Thursday for their career and service accomplishments during the 2018 Alumni Awards, which kicked off Colonials Weekend. “The people in […]
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 accomplishments and service to the university at the 2018 Alumni Awards, which takes place during Colonials Weekend in October. The 2018 award recipients are: Alumni Achievement Award Nelson […]
The former Colonial picked up her third Olympic medal since 2010. George Washington University alumna Elana Meyers Taylor claimed an Olympic women’s bobsled silver medal Wednesday, earning a spot on the Olympic podium for the third straight Winter Games. Ms. Meyers Taylor, GWSPH B.S. ’07, along with partner Lauren Gibbs, entered the day in the […]
Lydia Orth, MPH ’15, relocated more than 1,600 miles for the sole purpose of attending the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. Although she was exuding excitement before moving to D.C., it was a tough transition. Having grown up in Denver, Colorado, she wasn’t use to the fast paced rhythm of the […]
The Winter 2018 issue of GW Magazine features the popular Gift Guide, an in-depth profile of GW’s new president, and profiles of our remarkable alumni. The 2017 GW Gift Guide Bomber jackets, finials, olive oil, stationery, dog carriers, cheese plates, T-shirts, coffee and robots are featured in this curated (and varied) selection of alumni-made gifts […]
“Invest in new experiences that will not only provide you with enhanced skills but varying perspectives. Being able to look at an issue from multiple viewpoints will help you become a stronger advocate, leader, and contributor.”—Bhakthi Sahgal, MPH ’15 Health policy alumna shares insights into her journey through the Milken Institute SPH and how it […]
CEO and author Dr. Venessa Marie Perry, M.P.H. ’99, is the GW Alumni Association’s first African American president. Venessa Marie Perry, the first African American president of the George Washington Alumni Association, began her tenure at the annual GWAA meeting on June 8, taking over from Jeremy Gosbee, B.A. ’98, M.B.A. ‘02. Dr. Perry, M.P.H. […]
“A leader is someone who stands alongside people and supports them to see the bigger picture,” says alumna Madiha Tariq, MPH ’11. As deputy director for the Arab Community Center for Economic & Social Services for nonprofit Access Community Health, she manages more than 80 team members. Juggling a large team working on important community issues, Madiha believes it’s better […]
Cara Sumi, BS ’09, came to the Milken Institute School of Public Health as an eager student already knowing she wanted to dedicate her career to global public health. Having the drive and passion for public health, Cara found her global health elective courses reaffirming. She reveled in her program, and found her professors to […]
