Evan Weisman, GWSB MBA ’07, director of development at First Potomac Realty Trust in Washington, DC, along with his team, recently received LEED Platinum Certification for 440 First Street, NW. 440 First Street, NW is a newly redeveloped office building located in the prominent Capitol Hill submarket. The project is only the ninth LEED CS […]
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650+ Alumni Gather in NYC for Evening with President Knapp
Oct. 29 was not just any other Tuesday evening for GW alumni in New York City. A record number of attendees joined GW President Steven Knapp at the Waldorf Astoria for the panel discussion, “A Conversation on Public Health and National Prosperity.” The “Reception with President Knapp” is an annual event that offers alumni a […]
Double Alumna Conquers CrossFit
By day, you can find Christy Phillips Adkins, SPHHS BS ’07, SON BSN ’11, at the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, DC, where she serves as the school nurse. The academy is for dedicated adolescent artist-athletes, who rely on Adkins for her expertise, especially when it comes to sports injuries. Adkins, who has degrees […]
Alumnus Named to Young Ambassadors Council by Florida House on Cap. Hill
Tyler Hudson, CCAS BA ’07, was recently named a member of the newly-created Young Ambassadors Council by Florida House On Capitol Hill. Florida House on Capitol Hill is celebrating its 40th year of service to Floridians visiting Washington, DC. Florida is the only state to have an embassy in the nation’s capital. The non-partisan, non-profit […]
Alumna Named Director of Int’l Ed. at Radford Univ.
Lisa Childress, GSEHD EdD ’07, recently accepted the position as director of international education at Radford University (RU) in Virginia. The International Education Center assists RU students pursuing study abroad, facilitates on-campus international programs and assists international students and faculty with immigration and naturalization needs. According to the press release from Radford, Childress comes to […]
Five Questions with Award-Winning Alum Chef
If you keep tabs on the culinary world, chances are you’ve heard of Ari Taymor, ESIA BA ’07—his LA restaurant was recently named Best New Restaurant by Bon Appétit. We caught up with Ari to find out about his work and his journey as a chef—part of which he credits to GW: “Without the confidence […]
Alumnus Sworn into Florida Bar
Jason Zimmerman, CCAS BA ’07, was recently sworn into The Florida Bar. Zimmerman, an Associate in GrayRobinson’s Orlando office, joined the firm’s litigation practice in December 2012.
“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 […]
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. […]
ESIA Alumna Joins Law Firm’s DC Office
Elizabeth Leavy, ESIA BA ‘07, recently joined the law firm of Husch Blackwell in their Washington, DC office. Leavy joins the firm as an associate primarily focused in the area of government contracts litigation. She will also assist the firm’s energy team with federal energy regulatory commission matters. Prior to joining the firm, Leavy practiced […]