Alumni Blog Archive

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Alumna’s Humanitarian Work Placed Her at the Epicenter of the Latest Natural Disaster

Heather Sonya Üner, MA ’15, credits the Elliott School for preparing her to handle the challenges of working in the earthquake zone in Türkiye.
Congrautulations Doug Karkin, CMO Pearle Vision, EssilorLuxottica

Alumnus Named Chief Marketing Officer Gamechanger by Entrepreneur

Doug Zarkin, BBA '92, is the chief marketing officer of the Pearle Vision brand of EssilorLuxottica.
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Alumna and SMHS Professor Lisa Schwartz Received Prominent Fellowship

Schwartz will study the professional development of genetic counselors.
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Alumna Denise Hyater-Lindenmuth Named to Run the National Women’s Health Network

Hyater-Lindenmuth continues her senior-level roles at top health care organizations.
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‘That Fueled Me’

Chris Harvell, BS ’98, reflects on how a GW scholarship set him on a path of entrepreneurship and advocacy.
Headshot of Alex Jahangir with "Scholarships open doors" in the top left corner.

Leader of the Nashville COVID-19 Response Credits GW for Career Success

Alex Jahangir, BS ’99, said attending GW "fundamentally changed" his life.
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British Robinson, MVC ’89, Named to Forbes 50 over 50 List for Impact

Robinson is the CEO and president of the Barbara Bush Foundation For Family Literacy.
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Alumnus Kevin S. Blair Named One of 500 Most Powerful Leaders by Atlanta Magazine

Blair is president and CEO of Synovus, a commercial and retail banking firm based in Georgia.
Maha Malik poses next to pillars overlooking a city.

Alumna Maha Malik Takes on Consultancy Role at UNESCO Paris

Malik recently completed a four-month program as a GW UNESCO fellow with UNESCO Paris.
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Alumna Angel Jones Authored ‘Street Scholar: Using Public Scholarship to Educate, Advocate and Liberate

A new book from an alumna author examines the power of scholarships and education.