GW Hatchet Alumni Association

GW Hatchet Alumni Association The GW Hatchet is the independent student newspaper of record at The George Washington University. in continuous publication after The Washington Post.

First published on October 5, 1904, The Hatchet is the second-oldest newspaper in Washington, D.C. And with a mission to educate students in journalism and business, The Hatchet has enjoyed tremendous success in the past 100+ years. But it is not just a newspaper – for many, it is the beginning of a long and successful career. Former students have gone on to win Pulitzer Prizes, work as editors at

almost every major newspaper in the U.S., own successful businesses and cover major events for national news networks – or continue in the fields of medicine, law or politics.

Congrats to Fiona Riley on being elected the next editor in chief of The GW Hatchet!
02/26/2025

Congrats to Fiona Riley on being elected the next editor in chief of The GW Hatchet!

Fiona Riley, a political communication major hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will helm The Hatchet’s 122nd volume, which begins in May.

06/12/2020

Where I believe our biggest failure in recent history lies is in the stories we have not reported – but had a responsibility to cover.

Congrats to the staff of The GW Hatchet, who recently won four regional Society of Professional Journalists awards! Staf...
04/17/2020

Congrats to the staff of The GW Hatchet, who recently won four regional Society of Professional Journalists awards! Staffers were also named finalists for six other regional awards.

The Society of Professional Journalists selected The Hatchet as winners for four regional awards and finalists for six awards in an annual journalism competition.

05/16/2019

Do you have any news you want to share with your fellow alumni? Email [email protected] with the details!

More awards for The GW Hatchet! Margaret Wroblewski's phototography will be up for a national award in late Spring.
04/09/2019

More awards for The GW Hatchet! Margaret Wroblewski's phototography will be up for a national award in late Spring.

The Hatchet won a regional award for best breaking news photography in a collegiate journalism competition last week.

Congrats to The GW Hatchet!
03/16/2019

Congrats to The GW Hatchet!

The Society of Professional Journalists recognized The Hatchet as a finalist in three categories for its annual collegiate journalism competition.

Congrats to sophomore Sarah Roach, who was elected editor in chief of volume 116!
02/24/2019

Congrats to sophomore Sarah Roach, who was elected editor in chief of volume 116!

The Hatchet’s staff elected sophomore Sarah Roach as the next editor in chief Saturday.

08/31/2018

Last call for alumni news! The next edition of the Hatchet alumni newsletter will go out this weekend. Email [email protected] with your updates.

Are you a regular donor to The GW Hatchet (or want to become one)? We've switched donation platforms to Donorbox to ensu...
07/26/2018

Are you a regular donor to The GW Hatchet (or want to become one)? We've switched donation platforms to Donorbox to ensure that more of your money goes to supporting some of the best student journalism in the country. Re-up your commitment today!

Donate now to help The Hatchet continue to produce award-winning student journalism and train the next generation of reporters. 

Did you miss the most recent alumni newsletter? Subscribe now so you get it in your inbox the day it sends!
06/22/2018

Did you miss the most recent alumni newsletter? Subscribe now so you get it in your inbox the day it sends!

Welcome to the newly relaunched alumni assocation. We're excited to hear from you.

06/14/2018

The next Hatchet alumni newsletter is going out soon! If you have any life updates, stories you're proud of or a new job, please email [email protected]! And if you haven't signed up yet, you can do so below.

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04/25/2018

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The Hatchet’s editorial board is proud to stand with more than 100 student-run newspapers across the country Wednesday as we work to .

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