Alumni in Focus: Owen Caine, M.P.P. ‘15
TSPPPA alumni Owen Caine, M.P.P. ‘15, discusses his professional journey and defining only-at-GW moment.
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Stories from Our Community
GW alumni are change makers, creators, and leaders in virtually every industry. Through their stories, we see the transformative impact of a GW education.
Alumni Spotlight: Sharon Cooper, B.A. ‘70, Ph.D. ‘88
In the spring of 1967, first-year student Sharon Cooper, B.A. ‘70, Ph.D. ‘88, and her roommates organized the first Cherry Blossom Art Festival, a student-led initiative designed to connect the university community with Foggy Bottom residents.
Alumni in Focus: Eric Stokan, Ph.D. ‘16
Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration alumni Eric Stokan, Ph.D. ‘16, discusses his career as a tenured associate professor at the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Alumni in Focus: Casey Walsh, M.A. ‘25
From the Marine Corps to museum studies, recent graduate and CCAS alumna Casey Walsh, M.A. ‘25, tells us about her role as a curator for the Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center in South Dakota, sharing the history and culture of the Lakota Nation.
GW Alumna to Showcase New Children’s Book at Sacramento Book Festival
Mechem uses storytelling to foster creativity, connection and create joyful reading experiences for families.
GW Alumni in Focus
Whether it’s volunteering in their communities, running for office, or excelling at professional endeavors, GW alumni are carving their own paths and building a greater world.
Alumni in Focus: Owen Caine, M.P.P. ‘15
February 26, 2026
TSPPPA alumni Owen Caine, M.P.P. ‘15, discusses his professional journey and defining only-at-GW moment.
Alumni Spotlight: Sharon Cooper, B.A. ‘70, Ph.D. ‘88
February 25, 2026
In the spring of 1967, first-year student Sharon Cooper, B.A. ‘70, Ph.D. ‘88, and her roommates organized the first Cherry Blossom Art Festival, a student-led initiative designed to connect the university community with Foggy Bottom residents.
Alumni in Focus: Eric Stokan, Ph.D. ‘16
February 20, 2026
Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration alumni Eric Stokan, Ph.D. ‘16, discusses his career as a tenured associate professor at the University of Maryland Baltimore County.