Fall 2023 Archive
As she sets a course for the future, President Ellen M. Granberg wants the GW community to know that she views herself as an advocate and a partner.
As she sets a course for the future, President Ellen M. Granberg wants the GW community to know that she views herself as an advocate and a partner.
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When the Giving Gets Tough
Innovators, artisans, activists—GW’s alumni are indeed multi-faceted. Lucky for us, many of them channel their expertise into products we can eat, drink, create with and use as decoration.
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From Synapse to Silicon
GW researchers are on the forefront of a revolution in computer hardware innovation—designing and fabricating computer chips that take inspiration from the human brain.
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Dreaming Bigger
Alumna and POPSUGAR founder Lisa Sugar pivots to funding—to power the future of commerce.
ALUMNI PROFILES
Our alumni are protecting the planet, fostering diversity and turning a new lens on disability.
Here are some of their stories.
Master of the Universe
Ed Reynolds, M.S. ’13, is saving earth one asteroid at a time.
Fostering Diversity in Economics
Chinemelu Okafor, M.A. ’18, created the Research in Color Foundation to aid aspiring economists of color.
Redefining Disability through the Lens of Art
Award-winning filmmaker Reid Davenport, B.A.’12, creates his films with an eye toward "removing systemic barriers in society."
Flying High
Ryan Patterson, B.A, ’22, M.S. ’23, is a star aviation photographer. His unique top-down views of planes have taken off around the world.
MORE FROM THE FALL ISSUE
‘GW, We Are Here Because We Know the World Needs Us’
Ellen M. Granberg’s inaugural address outlined her vision for GW to create change for the betterment of itself and society.
GW Community Comes Together to Celebrate Alumni & Families Weekend
The university invited its people both past and present to campus for a weekend of fun, reconnection and inspiration.
Get to Know GWAA President Maxwell Gocala-Nguyen
Maxwell Gocala-Nguyen, M.A. ’16, was initially drawn to George Washington University due to its welcoming and diverse atmosphere.
Introducing the Newest Monumental Alumni
To commemorate the historic occasion of inaugurating GW’s 19th President Ellen M. Granberg, five GW alumni were recently honored with the MonumentalAlumni Award.
