Collage of Alumni Events

GW Alumni Blog

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.

 


Melissa Doman

Alumni in Focus: Melissa Doman, M.A. ‘07

CCAS alumna Melissa Doman, M.A. ‘07, shares her experience as an Organizational Psychologist, Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, and author, as well as how GW gave her the tools she needed to excel in the world of communication.
Jared Awner

Alumnus Veteran Dedicates Himself in Service to the Country

In honor of Veterans Day, we caught up with Jared Awner, ESIA MA ’20, an Army veteran and State Department intelligence research specialist.

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

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

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

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

READ MORE >>

 

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.

 

Melissa Doman

Alumni in Focus: Melissa Doman, M.A. ‘07

November 7, 2025

CCAS alumna Melissa Doman, M.A. ‘07, shares her experience as an Organizational Psychologist, Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, and author, as well as how GW gave her the tools she needed to excel in the world of communication.

RamenNow! desktop ramen cooker on one side; the other side is a picture of Travis Thul at a speaking engagement

Alumni in Focus: Travis Thul, D.Eng ‘18

August 12, 2025

GW Engineering alumnus Travis Thul, D.Eng ‘18, discusses the process behind his invention of the world’s first desktop ramen noodle cooker.

Lisa Friedman

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.

Submit Your Story