Alumni Blog Archive

Browse past blog articles in our archives.


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.
Shauna Carter

Alumni in Focus: Shauna Carter, BA ‘00

CCAS alumna Shauna Carter, BA ‘00, reflects on her journey as an educator and the transformative impact she’s seen on her students in her role at the Linden Hall School for Girls.
U.S. Capitol Dome

Eleven GW Alumni Win Congressional Races, Including One New Member of the House

John Olszewski was elected to the House for the first time, and Elizabeth Warren returns to the Senate.
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.