Alumni Blog Archive

Browse past blog articles in our archives.


Farhana Faruqe

GSEHD Alumna Received Grant to Help Prepare Students for Careers in AI

Farhana Faruqe’s project received a $90,000 grant from the Jefferson Trust.
Vanessa Lee Christensen

GSEHD Alumna Authored New Book

Vanessa Lee Christensen published a new addition to her children’s book series, “Baby Go!”

Alumni in Focus: Krystle Boateng, BBA '04

Krystle Boateng, BBA '04, became legally blind while finishing her GW degree, but now authors children's books based on accessibility for the visually impaired.
Frank Cisco

GW Alumnus Behind Award-Winning Film Now Published Book

Frank Cisco’s book tells the story of a disabled veteran on a journey of redemption and atonement.
GW Professor's Gate

GW Alumna Received Hospitality Award

Lisa Jordan was recognized for her creativity and innovation.
Kellie Nalbandian, B.A. ’15, was a cast member of the last season of the CBS reality television show "Survivor."

From Foggy Bottom to Fiji: GW Alumna Featured on 45th Season of ‘Survivor’

Kellie Nalbandian, B.A. ’15, said the show taught her resilience, perseverance and the importance of letting go.
Dawn Moncrief

GW Alumna Is Founder of International Hunger Relief Organization

A Well-Fed World works to strengthen plant-based feeding and farming solutions for communities around the world.
Glenda Baskin Glover ( Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority)

GW Alumna Named One of Tennessee’s People of the Year

Glenda Baskin Glover was the first woman to serve as president of Tennessee State University.
Susan M. Vignola (Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP )

GW Alumna Named Partner at New York Law Firm

Susan M. Vignola is in Patterson Belknap’s Tax-Exempt Organizations practice group, where she represents a wide range of charitable and nonprofit institutions.
Clockwise from top left: Eric Darnell, Atticus Francken, Brandon Kuma and Aya Kantorovich.

Four GW Alumni Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List

GW graduates in a range of fields made the magazine’s list of young professionals for 2024.