In Photos: GW Commencement 2026 on the National Mall
The Class of 2026 and their guests filled the grounds around the Washington Monument to celebrate their academic achievements.
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MS NOW’s Kutler to GW Grads: Show Up through Uncertainty and Doubt
The media executive reflected on her career, cancer recovery and lessons from a lifetime in journalism during the Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026.
Live from the National Mall: It’s GW’s Class of 2026
Moments before joining GW’s alumni community, GW graduates shared memories of favorite professors, cherished campus traditions and discoveries across D.C.
GW Alumna Wrote Book on America’s Addiction Treatment System
Emily Dufton examines the history and evolution of medication-assisted treatment in the United States.
GW Students Received Awards for their Research
Four students were recognized for research advancing women’s health and gender equity during SPH Research Day.
Corcoran Students Ranked High in National Design Competition
Three Corcoran students were recognized in the 2026 IIDA Student Design Competition.
GSEHD Professor Named Outstanding STEM Educator
Sylven Beck recognized for decades of innovative STEM teaching and partnership with informal science education programs.
GW Hosted Four Emerging Leaders from the State Department’s Professional Fellows Program
The international professionals spent five weeks at GW collaborating with staff on programs focused on student well-being, community engagement, career development and partnership building.
Outgoing Board of Trustees Chair Grace Speights Leaves Legacy of Steady Leadership
The GW Law alumna has guided the university through defining moments while advancing initiatives that will define its future.
Not All Parks Are Created Equal
A study from Milken Institute SPH found disparities in park size, air quality and heat exposure in urban parks across the U.S.