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GW Alumni is a lifelong, worldwide, and diverse community of more than 330,000 alumni in over 150 countries. Connected by a shared GW experience, our distinguished alumni network is building a greater world through engagement and service. Join us!

 

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Scholarships Open Doors

Scholarships Open Doors

The university is increasing access to a GW education and supporting our best and brightest—regardless of their background or financial circumstances—for years to come.

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Greater Wisdom

Greater Wisdom: Where Learning Lives

Access free lectures from distinguished GW faculty, plus online courses, virtual events, and alumni presentations from subject matter experts.

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Federal Worker Tuition Resources

Displaced contractors and members of the federal workforce can take advantage of tuition discounts at six of our prestigious schools to ease their career transitions and pursue an advanced degree.

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Stories from Our Community


GW to Honor Distinguished Alumni and Supporters at Annual Spirit of GW Awards Ceremony

November 4, 2025

GW Alumni is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Spirit of GW Awards, recognizing five individuals whose exceptional leadership, service, and dedication to the community embody the university’s standards of excellence.

The 2025 Spirit of GW Award recipients with GW President Ellen M. Granberg. From left: Cheryl A. Thaxton, Gilbert R. Cisneros Jr., Jacki Cisneros, Ellen Granberg, Josh N. Kuriloff and Gregory S. Stevens. (Photo: Abby Greenawalt)

Spirit of GW Awards Celebrate Leadership, Service and Excellence

November 4, 2025

The event honored distinguished alumni and supporters whose achievements and generosity embody the values and mission of GW.

Elaine Jeanette Walton facilitates a session of the International Inclusive Education Symposium for local educators in Navrongo, Ghana, focused on equity and inclusion in classrooms.

A GW Alumna Inspires Change After Seeing Some Youth Left Out of Schools in Ghana

October 17, 2025

Elaine Jeanette Walton partnered with her GSEHD professors to train educators and expand inclusive education in Ghana.

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