Alumni Blog Archive

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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.
Vincent Gray (l) and Jon Ledecky will receive honorary Doctor of Public Service degrees at Commencement on the National Mall on May 19.

Vincent C. Gray, Jon Ledecky to Receive Honorary Doctor of Public Service Degrees

Gray, a former mayor of D.C. and GW alumnus, and Ledecky, an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist, will be honored at Commencement on the National Mall.
The George Washington University Tempietto

GW Alumnus Honored as Top Lawyer of the Year

Recipients of the honor are chosen for their professional accomplishments, academic achievements, and contributions to their communities.
Opal HTM team members, L to R: engineering grad students Sanchit Vijay and Mobolaji Shobanke; nursing student Tabitha Northrup; Connor Roberts; SAIL Center Director Crystel Farina; nursing student Aissatou Thiam; Ekundayo Shittu. (Courtesy E. Shittu)

Alumnus and Professor Partner to Bring Revolutionary Medical Sensor to Market

Opal HTM technology monitors usage of biomedical devices like infusion pumps and dialysis machines, data that can help hospitals use resources effectively.
Ambassador Gina Abercrombie Winstanley

GW Alumna Voted to National Security Education Board

Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley has a distinguished 30-year career in diplomacy and an active involvement in promoting diversity and mentorship in the field.
Karen Wickre

GW Alumna Elected Chair of News Literacy Project Board

Karen Wickre is bringing her expertise from starting her own communications consultancy and 15 years at Google and Twitter to her new role at NLP.
GW Business junior Camryn Baum celebrates with a first-place check after she and her team won the Consumer Goods and Services Track at Thursday's 16th annual New Venture Competition. (Photos by Rick Reinhard/For GW Today)

Budding Entrepreneurs Win Cash Prizes at 2024 New Venture Competition

NVC awards more than $330,000 to winners, including $157,000 in cash, for the nationally recognized competition now in its 16th year.
GW Trustee Michelle Rubin (l), junior Max Wiener and Pam Rubin.

Heartfelt Connections: GW Scholarship Dinner Brings Donors and Students Together

The annual Celebration of Scholarships and Fellowships event highlights the power of philanthropy.