GW's Graduate School of Education & Human Development

Experience GSEHD in person! Join the Graduate School of Education and Human Development on June 24th at the GSEHD Office of Student Life for our next campus visit. Explore our programs, connect with our vibrant DC community, and see how we support your professional journey. Register today to save your seat and take the next step toward your future with us! ✨

Register now!
https://go.gwu.edu/June24CampusVisit

Alumna Karen Daly is an incoming board member of the George Washington Museum and Textile Museum. She and Dr. Lotte Lent, Interim Director of the Museum Education Program, attended the museum's reception for the exhibit "Adorning the Horse."

Learn more about the exhibit!
https://museum.gwu.edu/adorning-horse-equestrian-textiles-power-and-prestige

Join the GSEHD Student Success Coaches on Thursday, June 18th at 12:15pm for a virtual workshop on Effective Resumes and Cover Letters, and learn how to create materials that leave a strong impression on employers. Register now! 📝
https://go.gwu.edu/resume-coverletter-june18

In an ever-changing society, education policymakers are looking to create positive changes for students and support their long-term success. Read more to find out which trends they are watching as they navigate day-to-day challenges.

What Education Policymakers Are Watching in 2026 | The Graduate School of Education and Human Development | The George Washington University As we navigate the ups and downs in today's education systems, education policymakers are watching these 6 trends and working toward education reform.

Mark your calendar! Grounded in the visionary framework of José Esteban Muñoz’s Cruising Utopia, Dr. Z Nicolazzo, Rabbi Abby Stein, and Dr. Darin M.L. Stewart will explore radical trans futurity amidst intense political and social backlash. The conversation will critically examine how transgender individuals and communities can navigate the stark realities of "interest divergence" within modern institutions.

Register to attend ⬇️
https://gwu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/aIfa7z4ETuSY0a2-dOOkiQ #/registration

Looking for your next podcast for the summer? Dr. Maggie Parker and Dr. Elisabeth Rice are bringing their expertise to new audiences through their podcasts, translating research and practice into accessible, engaging conversations for professionals, families, and communities.

GSEHD Faculty Launch Podcasts Exploring Child Development, Therapy, and Family Relationships | The Graduate School of Education and Human Development | The George Washington University Drs. Maggie Parker and Lisa Rice are using podcasts to translate research into accessible, engaging conversations for professionals, families and communities.

Dr. Shaista Khilji published the piece, "Research Note: AI, Society, and the Changing Nature of Work," on Substack. This article is based on her research project, "When Top-Down Messaging & Bottom-Up Narratives Collide: Exploring Human Readiness for AI Adoption in Organizations.” The project was led by Dr. Khilji in collaboration with Dr. Kevin Knudsen, Mengying Cao (Ph.D. student), and Ivy Clem (Ph.D. student), and they presented their findings at GW's Innovation Fest.

Read more ⬇️

Research Note: AI, Society, and the Changing Nature of Work When Top-Down Messaging and the Bottom-Up Narratives Collide

One more time for our graduates! It was an honor to celebrate the incredible Class of 2026. Everyone is so proud of your hard work and achievements, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter. 🎓

Still thinking about last weekend 🤩

What has shaped your GW journey? More of out GSEHD graduates shared some of their fondest memories during their time here with GW Today. Read more to hear about the influence of being involved with the GW community.

Class of 2026’s Fondest GW Memories (Part Two) | GW Today | The George Washington University From the National Mall to the NICU, graduates reflect on the people, places and moments that defined their GW journeys.