Alumni Blog Archive

Browse past blog articles in our archives.


Sandra Jarva Weiss sits with her husband, Daniel H. Weiss.

Giving Back: For Alumna, Scholarships Spark Opportunities

As a student, Sandra Jarva Weiss, BA ’80, JD ’83, collected a trove of cherished only-at-GW memories. Now she’s helping students write their own stories.
Headshots of GW alumni Gabriella Tegen, Yara Bishara and Chinemelu Okafor

Three Alumnae Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List

GW graduates made the magazine’s annual list of young leaders in various fields.
The Elliott School dean and three alumni sit on a panel at the front of a room.

Three Elliott School Alumni Discuss the State of Global Markets

A trio of distinguished Elliott School of International Affairs alumni were featured on a panel discussing the current state of global markets.
Alumni Oscar Pulido and Dan Someck of BlackRock speak to students

Alumni Partner with GW Investment Institute for Valuable Student Opportunity

Alumni Oscar Pulido and Dan Someck of global investment manager BlackRock facilitated asset management technology access for GW finance students.
Ban Shoukeir

Alumni Feature: Ban Shoukeir, BS ‘22

We recently connected with recent alumna, Ban Shoukeir, BS ‘22, to learn about her journey at GW Engineering.
US Capitol Building at dusk

Ten GW Alumni Elected to Congress

Jared Moskowitz, Jill Tokuda and Erin Houchin were elected to the House for the first time and join fellow GW graduates who won midterm races.
Nick DiMichele

From the Army to GW to the Pentagon

Nick DiMichele, MIPP '21, applies his military experience and GW studies towards the prestigious John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellowship.
Kogan Plaza

In Memoriam: Bart Kogan, BBA ’69, MAE ‘70

Kogan Plaza is named for the alumnus who also served on the School of Business’ Board of Advisors.
Alumna Danielle Santoro has covered some of the sporting world’s main events. She reported on the University of Tennessee’s men’s basketball team during the 2019 NCAA March Madness tournament.

Alumna Scores in Sports Journalism

With the help of a scholarship and faculty mentors like SMPA’s Steve Roberts, Danielle Santoro, BA ’05, became an award-winning sports journalist.
Celestine Braxton, M.A. ’60, and her husband, Master Gunnery Sgt. Carroll Braxton.

Virginia School Honors Alumna Celestine Braxton, MA ’60

Unity Braxton Middle School recognizes lifelong educator and her husband.