GW Alumna Receives National Emerging Leadership Award
The award honors Annaliza Perez Torres’s early-career excellence in materials and process engineering.
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Stories from Our Community
GW alumni are change makers, creators, and leaders in virtually every industry. Through their stories, we see the transformative impact of a GW education.
Revolutionary Tales: A GW Veteran’s March from Commission to Commencement
After seven years in the Army and deployments to Africa and Iraq, Class of 2025 graduate Reggie Jaramillo found his purpose at GW—and a mission to empower student veterans.
‘Your Gut Doesn’t Lie’: WNBA’s Jones Inspires Graduates to Trust Their Instincts
The GW basketball Hall of Famer and rights advocate headlined a joyous Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 on the National Mall.
At Lisner, José Andrés Tells an Epic Story—His Own
The renowned chef, author, humanitarian and founder of GW’s Global Food Institute discussed his new book, “Change the Recipe.”
Corcoran Alumna Selected for New York Times Fellowship
Tierney Cross will be part of the 2025-2026 cohort of New York Times fellows.
GW Alumni in Focus
Whether it’s volunteering in their communities, running for office, or excelling at professional endeavors, GW alumni are carving their own paths and building a greater world.
Alumni in Focus: Lisa Friedman
February 12, 2025
Author, essayist, and CCAS alumna Lisa Friedman, BA ‘82, discusses her writing career and the importance of never giving up, as well as how GW helped her accomplish her goals.
Alumni in Focus: Mohanad Alsaid
February 12, 2025
GSEHD alumni Mohanad Alsaid, MA ‘23, shares his passion for advancing education and sustainable development in the Middle East and beyond through his non-profit the Alsaid Foundation.
Alumni in Focus: Margaux Manley Lima, EdD ‘14
January 15, 2025
GSEHD alumna Margaux Manley Lima, EdD ‘14, currently serves as an executive coach for leaders and organizations who want to make a difference.