Alumni Blog Archive

Browse past blog articles in our archives.


Professor David Shambaugh launching his book "China & the World" at the Elliott School, 2020.

Global Society Is David Shambaugh’s Classroom

GW alumnus and Elliott School professor is internationally recognized for his five decades of scholarly work.
Reid Davenport in front of the Film Independent Spirit Awards banner

Alumnus’ Documentary Wins Truer than Fiction Award

Reid Davenport recognized for his film “I Didn’t See You There.”
Max Hirshfeld

Alumni in Focus: Max Hirshfeld, BA ‘73

Max Hirshfeld, BA ‘73, recently channeled his artistic vision into telling his parents’ love story before, during, and after the Holocaust.
Natasha Dupee headshot.

Double Alumna Is the New Director of the D.C. Mayor's Office on Women’s Policy

Natasha Dupee, B.A. ’12, M.P.H. ‘23, has been appointed executive director of the D.C. mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives.
Carmelo Melendez stands at a podium.

GW Alumnus Awarded Highest Honor for Career Civil Servants

Carmelo Melendez received the Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Service.
Aron Kershner

GW Alumnus and Goldman Sachs Managing Director Aron Kershner Emphasizes Importance of Communication

Quantitative investment portfolio manager is also an adviser of GW’s Investment Institute.
Jason Thomas headshot

GW Business Alumnus Published a Report on Top Economic Issues for 2023

Jason Thomas, M.S. ’08, Ph.D. ‘12, managing director and head of global research at The Carlyle Group authored a report “5 Questions for 2023."
Thomas J. Doherty headshot

Successful GW Engineering Alumnus Champions Giving Back

Thomas J. Doherty, SEAS B.S. ‘89, challenges former scholarship recipients to support future generations.
Meg Holland headshot.

GSEHD Alumna Wins AAUA Award for Best Dissertation

Meg Holland, M.A. ’16, Ed.D. ’22, and the assistant dean in GSEHD, received the Leo and Margaret Goodman-Malamuth Award for her dissertation.
Seung Bach headshot

GW Business Alumnus Named Dean of the Makato College of Business

Seung Bach, M.B.A. ’98, will begin the new position on July 1.