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GW Alumni is a lifelong, worldwide, and diverse community of more than 330,000 alumni in over 150 countries. Connected by a shared GW experience, our distinguished alumni network is building a greater world through engagement and service. Join us!

 

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Scholarships Open Doors

Scholarships Open Doors

The university is increasing access to a GW education and supporting our best and brightest—regardless of their background or financial circumstances—for years to come.

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Greater Wisdom

Greater Wisdom: Where Learning Lives

Access free lectures from distinguished GW faculty, plus online courses, virtual events, and alumni presentations from subject matter experts.

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Federal Worker Tuition Resources

Displaced contractors and members of the federal workforce can take advantage of tuition discounts at six of our prestigious schools to ease their career transitions and pursue an advanced degree.

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Stories from Our Community


Drishti Pillai

Alumni in Focus: Dr. Drishti Pillai, Ph.D. ‘21

March 4, 2026

CCAS alumna Drishti Pillai, Ph.D. ‘21, recounts how GW helped her build a powerful policy network for her professional journey, as well as her exciting career at KFF, a leading organization for health policy, polling, and journalism.

Owen Caine

Alumni in Focus: Owen Caine, M.P.P. ‘15

February 26, 2026

TSPPPA alumni Owen Caine, M.P.P. ‘15, discusses his professional journey and defining only-at-GW moment.

Sharon Cooper, Beth Cohen, and Sandy Goodman

Alumni Spotlight: Sharon Cooper, B.A. ‘70, Ph.D. ‘88

February 25, 2026

In the spring of 1967, first-year student Sharon Cooper, B.A. ‘70, Ph.D. ‘88, and her roommates organized the first Cherry Blossom Art Festival, a student-led initiative designed to connect the university community with Foggy Bottom residents.

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