Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication

🎓 Before grad school, Isabel was working in a small village in Japan. Now she’s at GW, combining public diplomacy and East Asian studies to pursue a future in U.S.-Japan relations.

She talks about building a custom program path, connecting with professors, and finding unexpected inspiration—from a guest lecture to a government visit that sparked her final project.

📍 Curious what you can make of your time at GW? Isabel’s story shows how flexible and personal the Global Communication program can be.

🔗 Read the full interview: https://blogs.gwu.edu/ipdgcsmartpower/2025/04/15/student-spotlight-isabel-zangoglia/

Congratulations to Matt Snow, recipient of the 2024 Walter Roberts Public Diplomacy Studies Award! With this award, the Walter Roberts Endowment recognizes Matt’s commitment to excellence in public diplomacy and his curiosity and passion for engaging with people. Raise High!

LAST DAY TO APPLY - MARCH 20 by 11:59pm: Walter Robers Endowment awards GW students excelling in public diplomacy. For more: https://ow.ly/Ke6J50QQEBL

COMING SOON MARCH 20 DEADLINE: Walter Robers Endowment awards GW students excelling in public diplomacy. For more: https://ow.ly/Ke6J50QQEBL

Deadline for Applying - MARCH 20: Walter Robers Endowment awards GW students excelling in public diplomacy. For more: https://ow.ly/Ke6J50QQEBL

Open for Applications: Walter Robers Endowment awards students excelling in public diplomacy. For more: https://ow.ly/uhGX50QQEBJ

The US Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy : Recognizing the Commission's 75th anniversary of service to the American People today at the Elliott School of International Affairs.

IPDGC looks forward to hosting the US Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy on its 75th anniversary and the release of its 2023 Report on Public Diplomacy and International Broadcasting at the Elliott School of International Affairs. Join us: https://ow.ly/K8F950QA0Iq

We recently heard from 2023 IPDGC Visiting Scholar Christiane Cromm about the research work she doing at GW. Read more about her article "Speaking the Right Language: Transnational Rule and Symbolic Power in Dialogue Forums" which was published in Global Society. Congratulations, Christiane!

Visiting Scholar Publishes Paper in 'Global Society.' Visiting Scholar Christiane Cromm Publishes Paper in 'Global Society.'

School is not yet in session, but we are ready to usher in the New Year with a First Monday Forum about "Reputational Security: Refocusing Public Diplomacy for a Dangerous World". Dr. Nicholas Cull talks about national image and outreach issues, and how important it is for states to be appreciated worldwide. RSVP: https://ow.ly/HAKa50Qn8zQ