Alumni Blog Archive

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GW alumnus Liam Paup (r) is a Peace Corps volunteer in Benin, Africa.

GW Recognized as a Historically Top Producer of Peace Corps Volunteers

The university achieved the ranking among colleges and universities of all sizes for the number of Peace Corps volunteers for the past 20 years.
Yvonne Orji headshot

Alumna Signs Deal with Sony Pictures Television

Yvonne Orji, B.A. ’05, M.P.H ’08, has signed a two-year, first-look deal with the entertainment company.
Screenshot from Mississippi River Styx

Alumnus Premieres Documentary at Big Sky Festival

Andy McMillan, B.F.A ’06, premiered his first feature documentary film titled "Mississippi River Styx."
Amanda Brownfield headshot

GW Business Alumna Named CEO of IAP Worldwide Services Inc

Amanda Brownfield, M.B.A. ’01, will lead the company that serves defense and national security agencies.
Justinpaul Joco headshot.

From the Navy to Nursing

Conway Scholar Justinpaul Joco, B.S. ’23, found his passion for nursing while serving his country.
Adam Lee Goldstein headshot.

CCAS Alumnus Co-Authors Paper on Establishing Field Hospital in Ukraine

Adam Lee Goldstein co-authored the paper in the Journal of Global Health.
Emily Berret headshot.

GSPM Alumna Takes on Senior Role with House Minority Leader

Emily Berret, M.A. ’13, has been named a senior adviser in the office of Hakeem Jeffries.
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.”
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.