GW Magazine | Winter 2025
GW Magazine
Winter 2025
A magazine for alumni and friends.
FEATURED
Made with Meaning
Alumni-owned brands prove that
the best gifts are crafted with heart,
humor and a sense of purpose.
The Particle Whisperers
GW experimental physicists are pioneering big science at the smallest scale. With cutting-edge tech and state-of-the-art systems, faculty and students are on the frontlines of a subatomic revolution.
Making the Magic Happen
Whether wrangling 19th-century carriages for ‘The Gilded Age’ or managing Marvel superheroes, producer Holly Rymon, B.A. ’90, thrives where creativity meets chaos.
ALUMNI PROFILES
Our alumni are leaders driving change from the boardroom to the basketball court. Here are some of their stories.
The Power of Possibility
AT GW, Katia Passerini, M.B.A. ’96, Ph.D. ’01, found her future. Today, she's shaping Gonzaga University's.
From D.C. to the Deep Seas
More than half a century after meeting in a student newsroom, Ken Chaletzky, B.B.A. ’71, and Dirck Holscher, J.D. ’79, are still chasing the next adventure together.
Building Homes to Break Barriers
Nate Diskent, B.S. ’12, turned a family challenge into an innovative, inclusive housing community for adults with disabilities.
A Life of Verse and Services
Former Baltimore police officer Edward Doyle-Gillespie, B.A. ’92, draws on his years in law enforcement and his love of language to inspire students and shape his poetry.
FROM THE LATEST ISSUE
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Tools of Change: Researchers Uncover Ancient Tech Tradition
New research led by Anthropology’s David Braun revealed how early humans crafted stone tools for nearly 300,000 years during dramatic environmental upheaval.
Carl Bryant, a Friendly Face at GW for 50 Years
Bryant will be among several GW employees recognized at ceremonies on Nov. 19 and 20 for working at the university from five to 50 years.
Revolutionary Tales: Riley Whitlock Finds Her Place in GW’s First Sustainability LLC
Motivated by firsthand experiences, the first-year student is building community and advancing greener efforts through GW’s newest residential program.
Spirit of GW Awards Celebrate Leadership, Service and Excellence
The event honored distinguished alumni and supporters whose achievements and generosity embody the values and mission of GW.