David Burt, GWSB BBA ’01, MS ’03, has always believed that “in life, you make your own luck.” Having been elected Premier of Bermuda in July 2017—as the youngest person ever to do so—Burt speaks from experience. Premier Burt recently returned to Foggy Bottom as the keynote speaker for GW School of Business’s master’s and […]
Tag: politics & government
What can your alma mater do for you?
This question rattles through the halls of alumni relations’ offices around the country, as the modern graduate’s needs have evolved beyond campus discounts and access to an alumni directory (though GW offers those, too). As classroom learning ends and the “real world” begins, what place does a university have in the lives of its former […]
GSPM Alumni Talk Working on Capitol Hill, Tips for Job Seekers
Graduate School of Political Management alumni said the key for students to make it on Capitol Hill is careful job research, networking and a positive attitude. As current and former House of Representatives chiefs of staff, these four alumni have seen hundreds of well-educated internship candidates and entry-level job seekers make common mistakes. “You would […]
Former Congressman Continues to Serve
Many retired congressmen and -women join the United States Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC) so they can continue doing what they love to do—serve the public. Founded in 1970, the association is a nonpartisan, educational, research, and social organization that initiates programs highlighting the importance of public service. On July 1, 2016, former […]
Ahead of Hillary: GW Alumnus Plays Key Role on Clinton Campaign Advance Team
Despite the surprises inherent in a presidential election, campaign events typically follow a predictable script. The candidate arrives at a rally packed with supporters, delivers a stump speech to much applause, then hurries on to the next city or town. If it all looks seamless, that’s because someone like DJ Sigworth, CCAS BA ’13, is […]
GW at the Republican National Convention
Kasey Packer, BA ’15, has been on the ground in Cleveland for months helping the Republican National Committee prepare for its national convention, which runs July 18-21. As an event manager, Kasey has been working on logistical issues for the convention. She ensures that political action committees and other groups attending know where to turn […]
Champion of Democracy Aims for D.C. Return
From South Sudan to Afghanistan, Christina Hartman, ESIA BA ’99, has worked for 15 years to strengthen democracy and build community in some of the world’s most troubled nations. Now she is running for U.S. Congress, seeking to represent Pennsylvania’s 16th District. A marathon runner who spent her early years just outside Lancaster, Penn., […]
A Gathering of Colonials: Public Discourse on the Presidential Election
Hear ye! Hear ye! On Wednesday, March 9, Boston area alumni convened at the Lenox Hotel to enjoy a rousing discourse about the state of the 2016 Presidential campaign. Moderated by WGBH News Director Kate McCarthy Zachry, ESIA BA ’01, attendees were treated to a lively discussion between Professor Emily Thorson, professor of political science […]
Meet Sir Ciarán Devane, GW’s Newly Knighted Alumnus
“When you open the newspaper and see your name on that list, it feels unreal – it’s not something you can ever imagine will happen to you.” That’s the way Ciarán Devane, ESIA MIPP ’06, describes the feeling of learning this past June that he was to be knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. “Being […]
Dana Bash, BA ’93, Promoted to CNN Chief Political Correspondent
Longtime CNN correspondent Dana Bash, CCAS/SMPA BA ’93, has a new role at the cable news channel. The George Washington University graduate was promoted to chief political correspondent on Monday. Dana will serve as CNN’s lead correspondent covering the Republican primary and Capitol Hill. She also will participate in the questioning of candidates at the Sept. […]