Alumni Blog Archive

Browse past blog articles in our archives.


Lisa Friedman

Alumni in Focus: Lisa Friedman

Author, essayist, and CCAS alumna Lisa Friedman, BA ‘82, discusses her writing career and the importance of never giving up, as well as how GW helped her accomplish her goals.
Mohanad Alsaid

Alumni in Focus: Mohanad Alsaid

GSEHD alumni Mohanad Alsaid, MA ‘23, shares his passion for advancing education and sustainable development in the Middle East and beyond through his non-profit the Alsaid Foundation.
Katia Passerini (photo by Laurie Pine | The Setonian)

GW Alumna First Woman to be President of Gonzaga University

Katia Passerini steps into this new role bringing experience from her career in academia and years of leadership.
John Formella

GW Alum Elected as President of the National Association of Attorneys General

As NAAG president, John Formella will launch an initiative to combat substance abuse and drug trafficking.
Margaux Manley Lima

Alumni in Focus: Margaux Manley Lima, EdD ‘14

GSEHD alumna Margaux Manley Lima, EdD ‘14, currently serves as an executive coach for leaders and organizations who want to make a difference.
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth received the annual Walter Roberts Award for Congressional Leadership in Public Diplomacy at a ceremony on Capitol Hill.

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth Receives Walter Roberts Award for Congressional Leadership in Public Diplomacy

The prestigious award recognizes Duckworth's outstanding contributions to U.S. diplomacy and global engagement.
Gifts such as sweaters from Sezane are gifts that are also eco-friendly.

GW Alumna Provides a Sustainable Gift Guide

Recent international business graduate Anna Shah offers a holiday shopping list featuring brands from benefit corporations.
Avonda Fogan

Alumni in Focus: Avonda Fogan, BA ‘16

ESIA alumna Avonda Fogan, BA ‘16, discusses her early career in international relations and how her transferable skills lead to an exciting opportunity as a Learning Program Manager at Capital One.
(William Atkins/GW Today)

Board of Trustees Elects New Member

Ray Brimble, M.A. ’76, joins the board as of Jan. 1.
From left: Interim Dean Vanessa Perry, Jamie Lissette and Dylan Lissette discussed the keys to succeeding as an entrepreneur.

GW Alumni Share Keys to Success at George Talks Business

Dylan and Jamie Lissette offered advice on entrepreneurship and career success during a conversation moderated by Vanessa Perry.