Alumni Blog Archive

Browse past blog articles in our archives.


Alumna Devorah Schwartz

How I Got the Job: Stepping into New Interests

During her time at GW, alumna Devorah Schwartz explored different fields and, after graduation, continued building new skills she now uses in her role at Nike.
David Ruhlig

Alumni in Focus: David Ruhlig, M.P.A. ‘19

Alumni David Ruhlig, M.P.A. ‘19, tells us about his work as Senior Program Manager at iconectiv, a company supporting critical telecommunications initiatives.
Lilla Reinertston

Alumni in Focus: Lilla Reinertson, B.S. ‘26

GWSB alumna Lilla Reinertson, B.S. ‘26, shares the story of founding her company, Lulupoo, while still working full-time at a lobbying firm.
Sabrina Clebnik

Alumni in Focus: Sabrina Clebnik, B.S. ‘23, M.H.R.M. ‘24

GWSB alumna and business owner Sabrina Clebnik, B.S. ‘23, M.H.R.M. ‘24, discusses how GW’s ecosystem allowed her to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams and build the foundation needed to launch her own successful company, Clebby’s.
Shweta Shah

GW Alumna Named Finalist for 2026 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching

Shweta Shah is one of 30 educators selected statewide for her impact in the classroom and leadership in innovative learning.
Sydney Hamilton-Dyer

Alumni in Focus: Sydney Hamilton-Dyer, M.P.A. ‘22

CCAS alumna Sydney Hamilton-Dyer, M.P.A. ‘22, works as a Congressional Affairs Officer for the U.S. Navy.
Sharon Cooper, Beth Cohen, and Sandy Goodman

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.
Francesco Paganini

Alumni in Focus: Francesco Paganini, M.P.A. ‘03

GWSB alumnus Francesco Paganini, M.P.A. ‘03, tells us about his time at GW, career journey, and current professional role.
Harrison Cohen

GW Baseball Alumnus Invited to Yankees Spring Training

Former GW pitcher Harrison Cohen will represent Team Israel in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
Drishti Pillai

Alumni in Focus: Dr. Drishti Pillai, Ph.D. ‘21

CCAS alumna Drishti Pillai, Ph.D. ‘21, recounts how GW helped her build a powerful policy network for her professional journey, as well as her exciting career at KFF, a leading organization for health policy, polling, and journalism.