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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GW Law Dean Dayna Bowen

GW Law Dean Dayna Bowen Matthew Inducted into National Academy of Medicine

Dean Matthew was recognized for leadership in law, health and public policy.

Chris Gamble’s new novel “Where We Are Free.”

GW Alumnus Wrote New Novel

The book explores themes of family, healing and the search for truth.

 Chair Nazneen Ahmed representing GW's IEEE PES-IAS Joint Student Branch Chapter at the 2024 IEEE WIE Forum USA East.

GW IEEE PES-IAS Chapter Ranked First in North America

The chapter based in GW Engineering earns top spot for leadership and innovation in engineering.

Philippe Aghion

GW Senior Fellow Awarded 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics

Philippe Aghion received the prestigious award for his pioneering research on innovation and economic growth.

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GW Law Ranked Among Top Schools for Business Law

The National Jurist awarded GW Law a high rating for its robust business law program.

Aaron Bateman

Elliott School Professor’s Book Featured on U.K. Royal Air Force Reading List

Aaron Bateman’s book offers insights on military space strategy and Cold War diplomacy.

Long He

GWSB Professor Wins National Award for Research in Renewable Energy Innovation

Long He is recognized for his research on green hydrogen infrastructure.

“Unforced Errors: 15 Bad Decisions That Changed American History.”

GW Alumnus Explores History’s Most Impactful Political Missteps

Robert Blaemire’s book examines 15 consequential decisions that reshaped America.

Jeffrey Ding

GW Professor Wins Lepgold Prize

Jeffrey Ding’s new book includes research on the impact of technology on global power competition.

Matt Dallek

GSPM Professor Awarded Humanities Facilitating Fund Grant

Matt Dallek is recognized for advancing humanities research at GW.

“Coffee Nation"

GW Alumna Wrote New Book on Coffee’s Role in U.S. History

Michelle Craig McDonald’s book traces how a global commodity shaped the early American economy.

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Three GW Students Named Voyager Scholarship Recipients

The Voyager Scholarship aims to support future public service leaders.

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GW Law Ranked among Top LLM Programs in Finance and Securities Law

GW Law was listed fourth in the international ranking.

Pascale Ehrenfreund

Elliott Professor Honored with International Award

Pascale Ehrenfreund’s work includes advancing global collaboration in the space sector.

Tammy Henry

Milken Institute SPH Professor Receives Teaching Award

Tammy Henry was recognized for providing innovative and justice-driven public health education.

 

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