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. […]

2013 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards

On Thursday, Sept. 26, GW’s Alumni Weekend 2013 officially kicked off with the 77th Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony. Established in 1937 by the George Washington Alumni Association (GWAA), the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards are presented annually to alumni who have obtained notable success in their chosen profession, thereby bringing honor to themselves and their […]

GWAA Recognizes Tara Jeanne O’Toole

Tara Jeanne O’Toole, MED MD ’81, was sworn in as Under Secretary for Science and Technology at the Department of Homeland Security on November 12, 2009.  She served in that position until Sept. 2013.  As Under Secretary for Science and Technology, she reported directly to the Secretary of Homeland Security. Dr. O’Toole advised on research and development efforts and priorities […]

GWAA Board Welcomes School Reps

In addition to a new president and members-at-large, the GW Alumni Association (GWAA) also recently welcomed school representatives to the Board of Directors. School representatives are appointed by the dean of their GW school, and represent that school or college on the GWAA Board. There is one representative from each school or college on the […]