Trustee David Nadler Commits $1 Million to Elliott School


April 23, 2012

exterior of the Elliott School for International Affairs building

George Washington University Board of Trustees member David Nadler, B.A. ’70, has pledged $1 million to the Elliott School of International Affairs. The gift creates the Nadler Endowment in Leadership and Governance, which will expand the school’s teaching, research and policy programs related to leadership and governance in the global arena.

Dr. Nadler, vice chairman of the Marsh & McLennan Companies, lauded the university and the Elliott School in particular.

“The Elliott School is one of the ‘crown jewels’ of the university and a leader in interdisciplinary teaching and research on issues of critical global importance,” said Dr. Nadler, who is chairman of the Elliott School’s Board of Advisors. “I hope that this gift will inspire others to join in supporting both the Elliott School and GW.”

The endowment will be used to support research, develop coursework in leadership and governance, provide student scholarships and fellowships and fund seminars and conferences.

Elliott School Dean Michael E. Brown said Dr. Nadler’s gift funds an especially important area.

“Managing the challenges that are being generated by globalization will be extremely difficult, but one thing is clear: Good leadership and good governance will be increasingly important in our interconnected world,” Dean Brown said. “This gift will substantially enhance the Elliott School’s work on leadership and governance. It will be especially fitting, given that we are based at a university that is named after a renowned leader.”