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 […]
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Trachtenberg School Honors Outstanding Alumni and Professors
Event Demonstrates School’s Motto of “Doing Good and Doing it Well” When GW’s Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration (TSPPPA) community gather, there’s sure to be some TLAs tossed around (that’s three-letter acronyms for those who don’t speak “government”). The February 21 Trachtenberg School Outstanding Alumni and Teaching Awards Networking Reception was no […]
Student: Alumni Leaders Make GW Special
As part of GW’s student-alumni initiatives, the Colonial Ambassadors Program empowers a select group of undergraduate students to promote and preserve GW traditions, encourage a spirit of philanthropy and nurture the student-alumni connection through special events and projects. With offerings like the Colonial Ambassador/GW Alumni Association (GWAA) mentorship exchange–which pairs ambassadors with alumni leaders who […]
Introducing the 2014 Alumni Service Award Recipients
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 […]
ESIA Alumni Gather in NYC for Evening with Dean Brown
On Tuesday, January 28, more than 80 members of the alumni community gathered in the heart of New York City at the Westin Times Square Hotel for a special evening to hear from Elliott School of International Affairs Dean Michael Brown and celebrate the achievements of fellow alumnus Dr. David A. Nadler, ESIA BA ’70. […]
Top Five Stories of 2013
2013 was a big year for the GW community—from entertainment to politics to business to community service, alumni around the world made a difference, and we were lucky enough to catch up with many of them. Check out which stories were most popular last year: Double Alumna Conquers Crossfit Christy Phillips Adkins, SPHHS BS ’07, […]
Alumna Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of State
Heather Higginbottom, CCAS MA ’99, has been confirmed as deputy secretary of state for management and resources. Higginbottom was the first woman to be nominated for the position. The U.S. senate confrimed Higginbottom on Dec. 13, 2013. In early 2013, Higginbottom was named counselor to Secretary of State John Kerry. Following the 2008 presidential election, […]
Alumna Nominated for Deputy Secretary of State
Heather Higginbottom, CCAS MA ’99, has been nominated for deputy secretary of state by President Obama. Higginbottom is the first woman to be nominated for that position, The Washington Post reports. In early 2013, Higginbottom was named counselor to Secretary of State John Kerry. Following the 2008 presidential election, President Obama named Higginbottom deputy director […]
Alumnus Named Acting Dean at Rutgers Graduate School, Newark
Kyle Farmbry, ESIA BA ’92, GWSB MPA ’94 & PhD ’99, has been named acting dean at Rutgers Graduate School-Newark. Farmbry is an active member of the GW alumni community; currently, he serves on the GW Alumni Association’s Board of Directors.
CCAS Alumnus Named to Rising Star List by Super Lawyers
Lonnie D. Giamela, CCAS BA ’99, has been selected for the 2013 Southern California Rising Stars list, organized by Super Lawyers. The list recognizes attorneys who are 40 or younger whom excel in their practice and build foundations for a long-lasting career. Giamela currently serves as a managing partner of the Los Angeles office of […]