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 […]
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In Their Own Words: Andrew and Marnie
Thanks to Andrew Stein, CCAS BA ’08, and Marnie (Geller) Stein, CCAS BA ’08, for sharing their story! My wife and I were both graduates of the class of 2008. We met freshman year hanging out in Thurston Hall and immediately recognized that we had a shared interest in music, art, food, and the outdoors… […]
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. […]
HRH Princess Reema, MVC BA ’99, Headlines GW Global Series on Women in Business
When Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bint Bandar Al Saud, MVC BA ’99, enrolled in Mount Vernon’s Women’s College, she realized the unique education opportunity she would have. And when the George Washington University merged with the college, Princess Reema took advantage of a broader offering of courses—in museum studies, Islamic art, and architecture—at GW, […]
GW Honors Alumni and MVC Alumnae
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 […]
A Veterans Writing and Filmmaking Summer Seminar, April 11
On April 11th at 6PM, the University Writing Program (UWP) will host a cocktail reception on the Mount Vernon Campus to introduce the next stage of its Veterans Writing Initiative: a veterans’ writing and filmmaking summer seminar exploring the transition between military and civilian life. Working with two non-profits, the Patton Veterans Project and I WAS […]
Alumni Reception at Human Rights Campaign
On February 7th, alumni came together at the annual reception at the Human Rights Campaign in Washington, DC. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations and the GW LGBT Alumni Association, the event featured an evening of conversation and networking for alumni and members of GW’s LGBT community. The event also featured a panel of […]
Alumni artwork to hang in every GW dorm
Our friends at GW Today recently highlighted a new initiative that will put alumni-produced artwork into every GW residence hall: Art for GW, by GW The George Washington University has 32 residence halls, each with a lobby or common area. That’s 32 spaces where students linger, waiting for friends, picking up their mail or checking […]
Alumnae Panel: Reflections on the Mount Vernon Experience
On Nov. 3, the George Washington University Alumni Association (GWAA) held its annual board meeting on the beautiful Mount Vernon Campus in Washington, DC. Before beginning official business, the association took time to celebrate the history and traditions of the campus, formerly Mount Vernon Seminary and College for Women, through a panel discussion with Mount […]
Free Events on Mount Vernon Campus
Looking for weekend plans? Check out these events at Mount Vernon! Octoberfest: Oct. 20, 2:00pm – 5:00pm Get ready for a fun fall event at Mount Vernon! This is a great opportunity to relax with family and friends, enjoy free food and take part in the many activities that are planned for the afternoon. This […]