GW Magazine | Summer 2026
GW Magazine
Summer 2026
A magazine for alumni and friends.
FEATURED
The Mystery of the Secret Shroud
How did a lost Egyptian textile end up in a GW museum? One student detective followed a string of threads from the Nile to Foggy Bottom in search of an ancient mystery.
AI: Patterns to Predictions
What if a doctor could predict the most effective treatment for a patient before writing a single prescription, or an economist could anticipate a central bank decision before it’s made?
Telling the Story of 9/11
As senior vice president of exhibitions at the 9/11 Memorial Museum, Ian Kerrigan, M.A. '05, helps shape how millions of visitors experience one of the most defining events of the 21st century.
ALUMNI PROFILES
Our alumni redefine what's possible in the pool, create magic for young readers and lead the next generation of nurses. Here are some of their stories.
Swimming With Style, Grace for Seven Decades
Nancy Weiman, M.A. '86, works hard to make artistic swimming look easy.
Making Disney Come Alive on the Page
From Moana to Frozen to Mickey Mouse, Susan Amerikanker, M.A. '72, has written hundreds of books featuring iconic Disney characters.
Called to Care
From NEON at Al Intensive Care to mentoring the next generation, Cheryl Thaxton, Cert. '13, D.N.P. '18, has built a career defined by compassion.
FROM THE LATEST ISSUE
Impact of Philanthropy
GW to Offer Free Tuition to Families With Incomes Under $100,000
Circle of Philanthropy: Scholarship Dinner Highlights Impact of Giving
At the annual Celebration of Scholarships and Fellowships, GW students show how donor support fuels the opportunity to pursue their passions.
Trustee’s Family Foundation Bolsters Basketball, Sesno Series Civil Discourse Events with $3 Million Gift
Alumni couple Ted and Meredith Segal elevate only-at-GW experiences.
New Named Professorship Honors Legacy of GW International Finance Expert Yoon Shik Park and Spouse
Heawon Kang Park’s generous philanthropy ensures that her husband’s lifelong commitment to teaching and their shared values—education, service and humility—will endure at GW for generations.
Giving Day 2026
The George Washington University Giving Day 2026 brought together thousands of members of the GW community from around the world, raising more than $2 million in just over 24 hours. It was GW’s largest Giving Day yet.
$2 million+
Raised in 24 hours
3,843
Donors
51%
Increase in alumni donors over last year
33%
Increase in volunteers over last year
“Giving Day is a powerful reminder of what makes GW so special: our community's shared commitment to the people and programs that shape this university.”
David L. Unruh
Vice President for University Advancement