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 […]
Surlina Aaron, MVC BA ’97, had no choice but to commit her life to the pursuit of knowledge – education is in her blood. Her great grandmother started a school for her community in the early 1900s, and it was Surlina’s mother’s dying wish that Surlina attend college. So at age 47, Surlina decided to […]
President Thomas LeBlanc shared his university priorities with GW community members in the greater Boston area, including members of the class of 2022. Generations of Colonials—from the class of 1953 to the incoming class of 2022—came together April 10 in Boston to make new connections and hear from the George Washington University President Thomas […]
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 […]
Evelyn Hull Maddox Pope, MVC SD ’46, died at her home in Middleburg, VA on April 17, 2014. Born February 5, 1929 in Washington, DC, Pope was the daughter of Captain Charles Hamilton Maddox, USN, and Isabel (Ramage) Maddox of Washington, DC. She was a graduate of Potomac School, Mount Vernon Seminary and Briarcliff College. […]
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 […]
Margaret Ann Davidson Merritt, MVC AA ’53, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014 in Richmond, VA. She is survived by her husband, Henry, and three sons: David, Jimmy and Tommy. A funeral was held on February, 8th at First Presbyterian Church in Richmond, VA.
Seven alumni, who advance the mission of university through volunteer efforts — ensuring the university’s impact on our community and future generations of students — will be honored on Thursday, April 3, at the 53rd Annual Alumni Outstanding Service Awards. All alumni are invited to attend the event, hosted by the George Washington Alumni Association […]
GW has a long history of honoring its alumni, beginning with the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards, established in 1937. Presented by the George Washington Alumni Association (GWAA), the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards are given annually to GW alumni and MVC alumnae who have obtained notable success in their chosen profession, thereby bringing honor to themselves […]
Nov. 12-16 was International Education Week, and GW celebrated in a number of ways, including a festive potluck on Saturday, Nov. 17 on the Mount Vernon Campus . The event celebrated both international education and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. GW’s International Education Association hosted the potluck, in conjunction with the Office of Alumni Relations and […]
