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Yoon Shik and Haewon Park

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.

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GW Board of Trustees Elects New Officers

Mark Chichester has been elected chair; Todd Klein has been named vice chair; and Jeffrey Flaks will continue to serve as secretary.

 Maria Frawley

GW English Professor Publishes Book on the Language of Jane Austen

Maria Frawley explores the meanings behind key words in Austen’s fiction.

Kara Braciale

Corcoran Lecturer Featured by National Gallery of Art

Kara Braciale highlights the power of observational drawing to reframe everyday objects as subjects of study.

Shweta Shah

GW Alumna Named Finalist for 2026 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching

Shweta Shah is one of 30 educators selected statewide for her impact in the classroom and leadership in innovative learning.

Mary Anne Franks

GW Law Professor Honored with NAACP Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award

Mary Anne Franks is recognized for her leadership in advancing equality and safety in the digital space.

GWPD vehicle

Chief Brito’s First Months at GWPD Bring Progress Enhancing Safety

Priorities have included aligning officers with GW culture, advancing supervisor training and the arming process, and connecting with students and partners.

 Devorah Schwartz

How I Got the Job: Stepping into New Interests

During her time at GW, alumna Devorah Schwartz explored different fields and, after graduation, continued building new skills she now uses in her role at Nike.

GW Business Professor Michael Tadesse is

How a GW Professor is Rethinking Business Education in the Age of AI

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, GW Business Professor Michael Tadesse is teaching students how to adapt, innovate and lead in a rapidly changing workforce.

Panelists Lisa Heinzerling of Georgetown University, Donald Braman of GW Law and Uma Outka of the University Of Kansas discussed climate accountability.

GW Law Hosts 2026 Shapiro Environmental Law Symposium

Speakers discussed responding to rapid change in the field.