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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Public Contracting for Social Outcomes (Elements in Public Policy

Trachtenberg School Alumnus Co-Authored Book

The book examines how governments use outcomes-based contracting to improve public service delivery.

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SMHS Professor Authored New Book

The book is a reflection on identity, family and the complicated bond between father and son, set against the backdrop of Cold War America in the 1950s and 1960s.

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GW Alumnus Named Deputy Director of the Space Development Agency

Gurpartap Sandhoo brings years of experience and leadership to the role.

Sarah Shomstein

CCAS Professor Received 2025 Psychonomic Society Mid-Career Award

The award aims to raise the visibility of mid-career scientists who are making excellent contributions in their field.

Andrea Dietz

Corcoran Professor Co-Authored Book on Architecture Education

The book is a collective call to action for reimagining how architecture is taught and practiced.

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GW Dermatology Receives Research Grant to Study Atopic Dermatitis and Comorbidities

The grant was awarded to the team in the spring and will begin on Oct. 1.

Stacy Dean

Global Food Institute Executive Director Marks One-Year Anniversary

Stacy Dean has led GFI as the inaugural Carbonell Family Executive Director.

Harris Mylonas

Elliott School Professor Elected Member of the Council on Foreign Relations

The prestigious membership recognizes leadership in foreign policy and global affairs.

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GW Investment Institute Honors Student Leaders with 2025 Leadership Awards

The annual ceremony recognizes excellence and impact in student investment leadership.

Mina Attia

GSEHD Professor Elected Vice Chair of NBCC Foundation Board of Trustees

Mina Attia will help lead national efforts to expand access to counseling and mental health services.

Angie Stanley

GW Nursing Professor Achieved Highest Honors in Nursing

Angie Stanley has been inducted into both the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Nursing.

Catherine Wilson Cox

GW Nursing Professor Selected as Fulbright U.S. Scholar

Catherine Cox will support nursing education in Trinidad and Tobago.

Jihae Cha

GSEHD Professor Receives Grant to Support Afghan Students

The project uses a community-based research model to strengthen educational equity and integration.

Fara Moskowitz

GW Alumna Fara Moskowitz Named MCPS Middle School Counselor of the Year

The honor recognizes outstanding contributions to student support and well-being.

Jung-sil Lee’s book “Modern and Contemporary Korean Art in Context (1950 - Now).”

CCAS Professor’s Book Explores Modern and Contemporary Korean Art

The book is a richly illustrated and timely introduction to Korean art from 1950 to the present, featuring more than 120 full-color images.

 

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