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From left: Provost Bracey, José Andrés, Nelson Carbonell Jr., Michele Carbonell and President Wrighton gathered together at the celebration of the launch of the Global Food Institute. (Photo: Abby Greenawalt)

Carbonell Family Foundation Funds Global Food Institute Executive Directorship

Board of Trustees Chair Emeritus Nelson Carbonell Jr. and wife, Michele, have provided endowed funding for the new partnership’s leader.
Ryan Patterson swimming

GW Swimmer Featured on ABC News

Ryan Patterson, B.A. ’22, a graduate student-athlete, was featured for his work as one of the aviation industry's most sought-after photographers.
GW alumnus Liam Paup (r) is a Peace Corps volunteer in Benin, Africa.

GW Recognized as a Historically Top Producer of Peace Corps Volunteers

The university achieved the ranking among colleges and universities of all sizes for the number of Peace Corps volunteers for the past 20 years.
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Alumni in Focus: John-Carlos Estrada, BA ‘09

A first-gen college student and scholarship recipient, John-Carlos Estrada, BA ‘09, credits GW with finding his passion for broadcast journalism.
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Alumna Signs Deal with Sony Pictures Television

Yvonne Orji, B.A. ’05, M.P.H ’08, has signed a two-year, first-look deal with the entertainment company.
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Alumnus Premieres Documentary at Big Sky Festival

Andy McMillan, B.F.A ’06, premiered his first feature documentary film titled "Mississippi River Styx."
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GW Business Alumna Named CEO of IAP Worldwide Services Inc

Amanda Brownfield, M.B.A. ’01, will lead the company that serves defense and national security agencies.
Justinpaul Joco headshot.

From the Navy to Nursing

Conway Scholar Justinpaul Joco, B.S. ’23, found his passion for nursing while serving his country.
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CCAS Alumnus Co-Authors Paper on Establishing Field Hospital in Ukraine

Adam Lee Goldstein co-authored the paper in the Journal of Global Health.
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GSPM Alumna Takes on Senior Role with House Minority Leader

Emily Berret, M.A. ’13, has been named a senior adviser in the office of Hakeem Jeffries.