Alumni in Focus: Travis Thul, SEAS ‘18
Alumni Travis Thul, SEAS, ‘18, discusses the process behind his invention of the world’s first desktop ramen noodle cooker.
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GW alumni are change makers, creators, and leaders in virtually every industry. Through their stories, we see the transformative impact of a GW education.
Six GW Students and Alumni Receive Fulbright Grants for 2025–26, with Two More Named as Alternates
Selection by the prestigious academic exchange program strengthens GW’s international impact.
True Crime Buster: Alumnus Revisits a Tragedy, Rewrites a Genre
In his new book, attorney and author Patrick Wohl, B.A. ’16, delves into a brutal murder from his hometown to tell the victims’ stories.
Board of Trustees Elects Four New Members
Kevin Brown, Stacie Lissette, Jonathan Perlin and Ted Segal were elected to the board in May.
GW Alumna Receives National Emerging Leadership Award
The award honors Annaliza Perez Torres’s early-career excellence in materials and process engineering.
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: Travis Thul, SEAS ‘18
August 12, 2025
Alumni Travis Thul, SEAS, ‘18, discusses the process behind his invention of the world’s first desktop ramen noodle cooker.
Alumni in Focus: Lisa Friedman
February 12, 2025
Author, essayist, and CCAS alumna Lisa Friedman, BA ‘82, discusses her writing career and the importance of never giving up, as well as how GW helped her accomplish her goals.
Alumni in Focus: Mohanad Alsaid
February 12, 2025
GSEHD alumni Mohanad Alsaid, MA ‘23, shares his passion for advancing education and sustainable development in the Middle East and beyond through his non-profit the Alsaid Foundation.