GW Alumni Blog Archive

Alumnus Seeks to Make a Difference in the World Through Sustainable Markets
We recently caught up with Roger-Mark De Souza, MA '95, to learn how GW and the Elliott School influenced his career.

Six New Members Join GWAA Executive Committee
They will work with 14 other members to help strengthen and promote an invested alumni community.

Alumna’s New Book Shines a Light on the Global Pandemic Experience Through Photos
Over 25,000 businesses use Scopio to purchase images and hire global artists to commission illustration, photography and 3D graphics.

Introducing GWAA President Will Alexander, BS ’04, MBA ‘06
The former Presidential Administrative Fellow, cheerleader and part-time “bleacher creature” took office July 1.

GWSB Alumnus Believes in Letting People be Themselves
Anthony Shop, MBA ’11, is the co-founder of the top LGTBQ-owned firm in the United States.

Open Doors: Allison Cameron, BS ’22
“There’s so many things I know I wouldn’t have been able to do if not for financial aid,” Cameron said.

GW Alumni among First Peace Corps Volunteers to Return to Overseas Service
Liam Paup, BA ’20, and Calvin DeWitt, BS ’21, left for their missions earlier this month.

Open Doors: Cynthia Patton, JD '86
Now general counsel at Verily and a regular GW donor, alumna says the impact of aid on her own life reminds her to give back to others.

Former SMHS Dean Jeffrey Akman, MD ’81, RESD ’85, Makes $3.5 Million Bequest to Fund Student Research
Akman Innovation Fund awards “venture capital” grants to inaugural cohort.

Class of 2022 Raises High at Senior Class Toast
This year’s graduates were welcomed into the GW Alumni Association.

Political Journalists Dana Bash, Chuck Todd to Receive Honorary Degrees
Dana Bash, BA ’93, and Charles “Chuck” Todd, ATT '90 to ’94, will both receive an honorary Doctor of Public Service.

GW Black Alumni Gather for Annual Reunion and Awards Ceremony
The GW Black Alumni Association recognized alumni for their contributions to GW and their communities.

GW Alumnus Named Office of Sustainability Director
Josh Lasky, BA ‘07, MPA ‘09, is focused on engaging and aligning the university community to fulfill GW’s ambitious sustainability commitments.

GW Alumnus Travels to Ukraine to Help the Neediest
Adam Goldstein, BA ’04, is working as a trauma surgeon at a makeshift hospital in the Eastern European country.