Pause for Applause

Pause for Applause

Pause for Applause celebrates the outstanding achievements of our faculty, staff, students and alumni. Here you'll find a collection of stories showcasing accolades within the GW community.

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Teaching Anything, is a permanently free, open-access platform that enables faculty to create their own AI applications using open-source large language models.

CCAS Professor Receives Grant to Develop Open-Access AI Platform for Higher Education

Joubin’s project, Teach Anything, allows educators to build open-access, course-specific AI chatbots for students.

 Nicole Mechem

GW Alumna to Showcase New Children’s Book at Sacramento Book Festival

Mechem uses storytelling to foster creativity, connection and create joyful reading experiences for families.

Lauren Gillespie

Corcoran Student Received Independent Press Award for Children’s Health Book

Lauren Gillespie was recognized for her work on a children’s book series.

SMPA Building

SMPA Launches Endowed Democracy Innovation Prize

The annual student competition will support projects that strengthen democratic institutions and civic participation.

Adrienne Williams LaBorwit

GW Alumna Named CEO of National Health Care Company

Adrienne Williams LaBorwit assumes leadership of family-owned pharmacy benefits manager True Rx Health Strategists.

GW alumna Ruth Buys has released her fourth mystery novel, “e-llegal treasures,” writing under the pen name C.V. Alba.

GW Alumna Releases Fourth Mystery Novel

Ruth Buys’ latest thriller blends high-stakes crime, family ties and global conflict.

Brendan Drake

GW Visiting Professor Wins Inaugural D.C. Dance Network Choreographer Commission

The award supports the creation of a new multidisciplinary performance exploring queer identity and power.

Isabelle Giuttari

GW Alumna Authors Romantic Comedy Novel

Isabelle Giuttari’s debut novel blends humor and romance.

"The Same Moon Shines On All"

GW Professor Co-Authored Book on Japanese Poetry and History

The volume brings the lives and work of two influential 19th-century poets to a global audience.

Kavita Daiya

GW Professor Contributes to Encyclopedia on Refugee Studies

Kavita Daiya’s contribution examines migration, displacement and the global forces shaping refugee experiences.

David Boord, a student at GW Law.

GW Law Student Selected for Prestigious Skadden Fellowship

Through the fellowship, David Boord will work to advance housing rights in rural Alaska.

Aerial view of high voltage power lines.

Elliott School Student Recognized in National Security Writing Contest

Juliana Fleming stood out for her innovative policy analysis on U.S. grid resilience.

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GW Named among 2026’s Best Colleges for Future Leaders

Time Magazine listed GW 29th among 125 universities producing leaders in policy, business, research, education and culture.

 Herman Aguinis

GWSB Professor Named Among World’s Most Highly Cited Researchers of 2025

Aguinis is recognized for his significant contributions to global economics and business knowledge.

GW Founders Gate

GW Student Received Distinguished Undergraduate Award

Olivia Nippe-Jeakins was recognized for her academic excellence.

 

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