Alumni Blog Archive

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GW Professor's Gate

GSEHD Alumnus Received Award

Steve Arnold was honored for positively impacting students at Ivy Tech Community College.
Maggie Ford published her first children’s book titled, “Just Mama and Me.”

GW Alumna Wrote a Children's Book

Maggie Ford’s book aims to teach children about different family dynamics.
At left, an image from the collection of the Boston Public LIbrary was used for the cover of "Dearborn" by author Ghassan Zeineddine. (Author photo by Austin Thomason, Michigan Photography)

GW Alumnus Garners Wide Praise with Book of Short Stories

“Dearborn” focuses on Arab Americans in Michigan city.
Shadi Bakour headshot

Alumni in Focus: Shadi Bakour, BBA ‘13

As CEO and co-founder of PATH, alumnus Shadi Bakour, BBA ‘13, is working to combat the world’s plastic crisis – one water bottle at a time.
Through Clinic+O, Nasser Diallo, B.A. ’18, (in blue) combines virtual medical consultations with in-person care in his native Guinea.

Mercy Mission: Alumnus Connects Africa to Health Care

Nasser Diallo, B.A. ’18, founded Clinic+O to improve health care access for millions in his native Guinea and across West Africa.
Guadalupe Vega, M.S. ‘23 (l) and Rebecca Strang, M.S. '23. (Photo: Cindy Kane Photography)

Military-affiliated Students Add Perspective to Classroom Discussions

Two GW Business alumni discuss their time at the university and its welcoming environment for military veterans, active duty servicemembers and their families.
From left: Michael Regan, Hassein Fateh, Ellen Zane, Aicha Evans and Emilio Fernandez are the newest GW Monumental Alumni.

Introducing the Newest Monumental Alumni

GW welcomed five new Monumental Alumni to commemorate the inauguration of President Ellen M. Granberg.
Provost Christopher Bracey, GWSB Dean Anuj Mehrotra, President Ellen M. Granberg, Dawn Duquès, Ric Duquès and the Duquès grandchildren.

GW Cuts the Ribbon on Revitalized Business Education Spaces at Duquès Hall

A $2.5 million gift by alumni Henry “Ric” Duquès and Dawn Brill Duquès has enabled beautiful enhancements and technological upgrades to the GWSB building.
Jennifer Cooke,David Shinn and Joshua Eisenman analyzed how China has expanded its relationship with Africa.

GW Alumni Authored Book on China’s Engagement in Africa

David Shinn and Joshua Eisenman analyzed how China has expanded its relationship with Africa in cooperation, technological investment and cultural programs.
Kaitlyn Long headshot

Alumni in Focus: Kaitlyn Long, BA ‘07

With her sights set on Washington, D.C., Kaitlyn Long, BA ‘07, chose to attend GW and propelled her passion for advocacy into a career with the Teamsters.