In May 2018, a federal judge in Kansas awarded Kendra Ross, a human trafficking survivor, almost $8 million in her lawsuit against a cult and its leader. It is the largest known civil single-plaintiff human trafficking award in American history. Elizabeth “Betsy” Hutson, LAW JD ’13, led a team from McGuireWoods that represented Ross pro […]
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Law Alumna Forges New Path in Cancer Education and Advocacy
Nearly 40 percent of Americans will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetimes (according to the National Cancer Institute), and the emotional and financial impact of a diagnosis on these individuals and their families can be enormous. “Everyone likely has some type of connection to cancer, indirectly or not, or has been […]
Stories of Her Life: Alumna’s Global Journey in Journalism Returns Her to the Familiar Confines of GW
Naomi Spinrad, CCAS BA ’68, ESIA MA ’86, has had a career in journalism that has taken her around the world and provided adventures: dropping out of a helicopter onto an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean, briefly steering an aircraft carrier and spending more time than she can count on military ships. It’s been a life […]
Ten GW Alumni Ran for Congress, Seven Won
Ten former students of George Washington University were on the ballot for national office in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Six candidates won seats in the House and one candidate was successful in the Senate and all will be sworn-in as part of the 116th Congress on Jan. 3, 2019. Here are the results, race by race: Julia Brownley, MVC BA […]
Alumni Awards to Recognize Career, Service Achievements
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 […]
Colonials in National Races
ell Democratic Sen.-elect Tammy Duckworth, M.A. ’92, unseated Republican Mark Kirk to earn a seat in the U.S. Senate. Tuesday marked an important day for GW alumni who won their respective Congressional races across the country. Five George Washington University alumni have been newly-elected or re-elected to seats in Congress following Tuesday’s general election. Rep. […]
What the Six Recipients of the Alumni Achievement Award Have to Say about Their Time at GW
President of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, surgeon general of the United States Army among those honored at Alumni Weekend kickoff event. The university honored the accomplishments of six of its alumni at the 80th annual Alumni Achievement Awards on Thursday, kicking off a four-day Alumni Weekend celebration. George Washington President Steven Knapp said in […]
80 Years of Distinguished GW Alumni
In celebration of 80 years of GW’s Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards, four past recipients reminisce on their time at GW and the opportunities that led to their future professional successes. Learn more about the awards at alumni.gwu.edu/alumni-awards.
Celebrating a Legacy: Father and Son Share Insights at Special Event
Born in an East Baltimore neighborhood on December 7, 1942, Reginald F. Lewis was brought up by a family that inspired him to “be the best you can be.” And so he did, excelling in his studies, graduating from Harvard Law School in 1968, and establishing Wall Street’s first African American law firm in 1970. […]
Two Alumnae Join GW Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees voted May 13 to elect two new members. Gabbi Baker, GWSB BBA ’13, a young professional and advocate for women in business, and Judith L. Rogers, MVC AA ’74, an expert in the field of education and school leadership, will join the board this summer. “I am pleased to welcome Judy and […]