Last week, a video about the differences in how people in their 20s vs people in their 30s approach nightlife caught our eye. We were able to catch up with creator and co-star Deanna McDonald, SMPA BA ’05, to ask her about her experience at GW, the changing media landscape, and how she came up […]
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CCAS Alumnus Promotes Sustainable Agriculture in Maine
Many members of the GW alumni community are making a difference in their own communities across the world—and Richard Hopper, CCAS BA ’85, is one of them. Hopper, who is the president of Maine’s Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC), has taken on a new initiative to teach KVCC students through sustainable agriculture. Hopper and KVCC are […]
ESIA Graduate Wins U.S. Supreme Court Case
After graduating from GW, Louis Laverone, ESIA BA ‘10, knew that a career in law was in his future. What he didn’t know is that he’d win a U.S. Supreme Court case soon after he finished law school. Laverone attended Emory Law School and graduated in May 2013. While at Emory, he was part of […]
GWSB Soccer Alumna Named Girls Soccer Coach of the Year
Vicky Brunt, GWSB BBA ’98 was recognized by The Washington Post as the All Met Girls Soccer Coach of the Year. Brunt, who played soccer at GW from 1993 – 1998, coaches the Patriots at Yorktown High School in Arlington, VA. According to the Post, Brunt helped the team win its third straight National District […]
CCAS/LAW Alumnus Named First Asian-American Judge in Virginia
John Tran, CCAS BA ’81, LAW JD ’84 has been appointed to the Fairfax Circuit Court Bench. Tran is the first Asian-American full-time judge to sit on a court of record in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Tran is a partner in the firm of DiMuroGinsberg, P.C. in Alexandria, VA. The firm practices in the state and […]
“An Extraordinary Day”: Alumni React to DOMA Ruling
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 […]
GW Student First in Line to Hear DOMA Ruling
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 […]
CCAS Grad Bikes Across US to Promote Climate Change Awareness
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. […]
Elliott School Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Twenty-five years ago — in 1988 — GW’s School of International Affairs was renamed in honor of the outgoing president of the university, Lloyd Elliott, and his wife Evelyn. In 2013, the Elliott School is proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the naming of the school as well as the 115th anniversary of the […]
CCAS Alumna Named New CNN Anchor
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, […]