Alumni Blog Archive

Browse past blog articles in our archives.


The 2024 Career Quest cohort visited the Warner Brothers' office in New York City.

Career Quest Helps Chart Future for GW Students

Paige Thornton was among the alumni who shared insights and career advice with the latest cohort of Career Quest students during their visit to New York.
Leah Harsfield

GW Alumna Joins Boston Children’s Chorus Board

Leah Harsfield will bring her expertise and leadership to support the chorus’ mission of fostering civic engagement through music.
James Jones’ book, "The Last Plantation: Racism and Resistance in the Halls of Congress."

GW Alumnus Highlights Racial Inequality in New Book

James Jones’ book examines systemic racism within Congress.
Scott Claffee

Alumni in Focus: Scott Claffee, ‘04

Alumnus Scott Claffee, JD ‘04, discusses his fascinating role as a Trial Attorney with the National Security Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Madeline Bardi

Alumni in Focus: Madeline Bardi, BA ‘15

CCAS alumna and Litigation Associate Attorney Madeline Bardi, BA ‘15, discusses her career journey and proudest accomplishments, offering advice for current GW students interested in the legal field.
Dan Fuhrman, MIPP ’15 presenting a sword in ceremony with two individuals.

Alumnus Veteran Continues his Service to the Country Within the Military and Beyond

In honor of Veterans Day, we caught up with Dan Fuhrman, MIPP ’15, an Army veteran and Command Chief Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army Reserve.
Nana Agyemang, B.A. ’16, is the visionary behind EveryStylishGirl.

Empowering Future Leaders with the Nana Agyemang Media Scholarship

Nana Agyemang, B.A. ’16, is using her platform, EveryStylishGirl, and an endowed scholarship at GW to help lift the next generation.
Jon Tuteur’s book, "Seizing Today: Discovering Purpose & Authenticity in a Life-Changing Diagnosis.”

GW Alumnus Wrote Book about Overcoming a Serious Health Condition

Jon Tuteur’s book is a story of resilience and self-realization.
Kelly Waldron

GW Alumna Received Service Award

Kelly Waldron is being honored for exemplary service and dedication to the GW community.
Tevon Blair at a Vote HBCU event, a national civic engagement program with a mission to educate, mobilize and activate students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. (photo by Ashlan Collins)

How a GW Alumnus Inspires HBCU Students to Make Their Voices Heard

Tevon Blair turned his GW graduate school project into a real-world program empowering students to vote in the 2024 presidential election.