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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Young Hoon Kwak

GWSB Professor Appointed to Project Management Institute Academic Insight Team

Young Hoon Kwak will contribute his expertise to PMI’s academic initiatives.

Cheryl W. Thompson

SMPA Professor Elected to National Press Foundation Board of Directors

Throughout her career, Thompson has been the recipient of many prestigious awards in recognition of her impactful journalism.

Throwing Down the Verbal Gauntlet: The Arabic Invective of Jarīr and al-Farazdaq.”

CCAS Professor Publishes Book on Classical Arabic Poetry

Throughout his career, Cory Jorgensen has explored the intersections of classical literature, language and performance in the Arab world.

Michael Doyle

SMPA Professor Wrote New Book

Michael Doyle’s latest book combines musical and military history.

Jeanne Cummings

SMPA Professor Inducted into University of Maryland’s Journalism Hall of Fame

Jeanne Cummings is part of the fourth class inducted into the Merrill College Hall of Fame.

 Amelia Lindsay-Kaufman

GW Student Awarded Inaugural Scholarship

An anonymous benefactor established a new endowment in EESI’s name to support graduate students at the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration.

Lauren N. Pincus Assistant Professor of Chemistry

CCAS Professor Awarded 2024 Sustainable Futures Initiative Grant

Lauren Nicole Pincus was recognized for her commitment to promoting green and sustainable chemistry to her students.

Savanna Vidal

SMHS Student Awarded at National Dermatology Poster Exhibit Competition

The recognition highlights Savanna Vidal’s exceptional research and contribution to the field of dermatology.

Gillian Marcelle

GW Alumna Named to Forbes List

Gillian Marcelle uses her background in finance with a focus on sustainability in her work on economic development in places bypassed by establishment investment.

Xiaofei Kang's book

CCAS Professor Authored Recent Book

Xiaofei Kang’s book explores the Communist Party’s battles with concepts such as ghosts and shamans during the Chinese Revolution.

Dalphine Joppy

GW Alumna Named Superintendent of the Year in Virginia

This prestigious award recognizes Dalphine Joppy’s dedication to empowering and supporting teachers, as well as acquiring resources to improve student outcomes.

Chris Kayes

GW School of Business Professor Has Written a New Book

Chris Kayes’ book has been featured in Forbes and Fast Company.

Katia Passerini

GW Alumna First Woman to be President of Gonzaga University

Katia Passerini steps into this new role bringing experience from her career in academia and years of leadership.

Maranda Ward

SMHS Professor Selected for Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement

Maranda Ward received recognition for her work in advancing equity and anti-racism in health sciences education.

Jesse J. Holland

Associate Director of SMPA Edits Marvel’s New Captain America Anthology

Jesse J. Holland, along with other talented writers, tells a story of courage and self-discovery in “Captain America: The Shield of Sam Wilson.”

 

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