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Artist Hans Heinrich Bebie depicted an 1870s hairstyling session in his painting “Conversation (Group of Baltimore Girls).” (Courtesy the Maryland Center for History and Culture)

Hair-Raising History: How Coifs and Cuts Styled an Era

In her new book, art historian Elizabeth L. Block, B.A. ’94, explains how hair helped fashion a nation.
GW alumni Kevin Clark (r) and Scott Rezendes (at the monitor) are co-teaching Management of Global Soccer this summer and bring in guest speakers such as VfB Stuttgart executive Koija Dickmann. (Lily Speredelozzi/GW Today)

The Precipice of Global Soccer Education

By offering Management of Global Soccer course, GW is at the forefront of comprehensively teaching the inner workings of the world’s most popular game.
GW alumnus Andre Douglas was selected to join NASA’s 2021 astronaut candidate class.

From Foggy Bottom to the Final Frontier

GW School of Engineering and Applied Science alumnus Andre Douglas, Ph.D. ’21, has completed NASA’s astronaut training program.
Joe Gidjunis, pictured here with his son, Gabe, found immense joy in being a dad—and sadness in the fact that no one told him to expect it. (Contributed photo)

GW Alumnus Shows Fathers How to Grow Up Along with their Children

Just in time for Father’s Day, a new PBS television series aims at helping men be better dads.
Patrick Wohl, B.A. ’16, wrote a book titled, “Down Ballot: How A Local Campaign Became A National Referendum on Abortion."

GW Alumnus Wrote Book

Patrick Wohl’s book takes readers behind the scenes of a legendary election.
Alumnus Kevin Mahala, who played in 157 career games at GW from 2014-2016, left a career on Wall Street to pursue opportunities in professional baseball. (File photo by William Atkins/GW Today)

Covering the Bases with GW Alumnus Kevin Mahala

The former Revolutionaries shortstop and finance grad is the minor league hitting coordinator for the New York Mets.
Rui Au, MA '23

Volunteer Spotlight: Rui Au, MA ‘23

"I chose to volunteer because I received so many wonderful opportunities from GW when I was a student, and I would like to give back to my alma mater."
Melissa Mogollon's debut novel, “Oye.”

GW Alumna Authored Debut Novel

Melissa Mogollon’s book is a coming-of-age comedy.
U.S. Army Capt. Catherine Grizzle, M.A. ‘24, was one of just 17 Armed Forces officers selected to serve as a Military Mentor for the U.S. Senate Youth Program.

GW Alumna Serves as Military Mentor for U.S. Senate Youth Program

Capt. Catherine Grizzle was one of 17 officers selected to join the program’s Washington Week 2024.
Bernard Toney Jr, MPH ‘23

Alumni in Focus: Bernard Toney Jr, MPH ’23

Public Health alumnus and former White House Medical Officer Bernard Toney Jr, MPH ‘23, reflects on his career in public service.