GW Alumni

10/13/2026

GW alumnae Rosa Ramirez, Brittany Ford, and Joanna Chou recently served on a panel at Teaching Day, a Center for Teaching Excellence event where GW educators collaborate, innovate, and feel supported in their teaching.

10/09/2026

GSPM Executive Director Debbie Mucarsel-Powell and Elliott School Dean Alyssa Ayres have been named to the prestigious National Academy of Public Administration’s 2026 Class of Academy Fellows.

Learn more. ⬇️

Graduate School of Political Management Executive Director Debbie Mucarsel-Powell and Elliott School Dean Alyssa Ayres join a distinguished group of public service leaders recognized by the academy.

10/08/2026

is almost here!

Come back to campus for a weekend of friends, fun, and GW traditions. Signature events include:

🏀 GW vs. Georgetown Hoyas Men's Basketball Game
🪩 All-Alumni Kickoff Party
🥨 Alumni Biergarten
🎉 Reunion Celebrations

Register: alumnifamiliesweekend.gwu.edu/

10/02/2026

GW ranks tied for 59th among 427 institutions in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

GW also ranked among the top 40 nationally for international business, private schools, study abroad and undergraduate nursing.

The institution ranked 59th in the 2027 report recognizing the top colleges and universities in the United States, with undergraduate nursing and business programs ranking in the top 20.

09/30/2026

GW alumna Riley Tejcek, B.A. ’19, and her mother, Ann-Marie, teamed up to compete in season 39 of “The Amazing Race,” which premieres tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET on CBS.

Former softball standout Riley Tejcek has never been one to back down from a challenge.

09/23/2026

Rodney Lake, a finance teaching instructor at the GW School of Business and director of the GW Investment Institute, spoke with GW Today about investing for beginners.

Read the Q&A. ⬇️

Rodney Lake, director of the GW Investment Institute, said the most important thing is just getting started.

09/16/2026

Join GW Career Connect!

As students return to GW this fall, they’re looking to build connections, gain career advice, and explore new possibilities. As a GW alum, you can help.

GW Career Connect is an online networking platform where alumni can:

• Mentor students through 1:1 messages and virtual chats
• Join industry and shared-identity and interest communities
• Post or share job and internship opportunities
• Connect with fellow alumni and expand their professional networks

Interested in becoming a professional resource for the next generation of GW leaders? Join GW Career Connect to create your profile and respond to requests from students and fellow alumni looking to connect. ⬇️

https://go.gwu.edu/careerconnect26

09/09/2026

GW Revs like these take full advantage of all that our university and Washington, D.C have to offer.

We want to hear from you. Tell us how GW and our location in D.C. opened doors and how you’ve made an impact. 10 individual winners get custom limited edition GW kicks. You can also designate a student org as part of your submission. The org with the most submissions will win $1,000. Check the link below for full details on how to enter, official rules, and more about the GW Revs featured.

stepsaway.gwu.edu

09/07/2026

Join Common Grounds and Tonic Talks for a conversation with Chet’la Sebree, award-winning poet, essayist, and author of "Turn (W)here: A Geography of Home," exploring what shapes our sense of belonging.

🗓️ October 2 | 5 - 7 PM
📍 MSSC
🔗 Register: https://connect.gwu.edu/site/Calendar?id=133323&view=Detail

09/04/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Spirit of GW Award recipients!

🌟 Bruce Sewell, LAW ’86
🌟 Christopher J. Wiernicki, SEAS MS ’83
🌟 Carrie Potter, GWSB ’99 & ’01
🌟 Carl A. Richardson, ESIA ’99
🌟 Olajumoke Banjo, LAW ’16
🌟 Michael Milken, HON '23, and Lori Milken

Learn more about our distinguished alumni and supporters ⬇️

The Spirit of GW Awards recognizes GW alumni who have demonstrated leadership, dedication and service to their communities, while upholding the values of the university.