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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Chryssa Kouveliotou

GW Physics Professor Received Lifetime Achievement Award

Chryssa Kouveliotou is being recognized for decades of accomplishments and groundbreaking contributions to the field of astrophysics.

On the Rock: The Acropolis Interviews

Corcoran Professor Received Fulbright Fellowship

Allyson Vieira will conduct research on traditional hand marble carving while in Greece.

Lindsay M. Chervinsky, B.A. ’10, wrote a new book, “Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic.”

GW Alumna Authored New Book

Lindsay M. Chervinsky’s book examines John Adams’ pivotal role in defining presidential norms and shaping early American political practices.

Annaliza Perez Torres

Society of Women Engineers Recognizes GW Doctoral Student

Annaliza Perez Torres is being recognized for her leadership, technical expertise and commitment to advancing science and engineering.

Tempietto at sunset

CCAS Graduate Student Received SPARC Award

The award aims to help students achieve their academic and research goals.

Hee Jun Kim

School of Nursing Professor Awarded Grant

Hee Jun Kim will investigate chronic pain disparities in Asian Americans.

Robyn Wehrly

GW Alumna Received Teacher of the Year Award

Robyn Wehrly is receiving recognition for her outstanding work as a special education teacher.

Cheryl W. Thompson

SMPA Professor Received Black Journalists Legacy Award

Cheryl W. Thompson is receiving an award in honor of her impactful work in advancing diversity and inclusion in the field of journalism.

Daniel Schwartz

CCAS Professor Selected as American Academy for Jewish Research Fellow

Daniel Schwartz specializes in modern European and American Jewish intellectual, cultural and urban history.

Marx's Ethical Vision by Vanessa Christina Wills

CCAS Professor Authored Book

Vanessa Wills’ book offers a comprehensive and accessible exploration of Karl Marx's philosophical views.

Dominic Raj

GW Kidney Expert Dominic Raj Honored for Scientific and Patient Care Excellence

SMHS professor Dominic Raj was awarded the American Association of Kidney Patients’ inaugural Medal of Excellence.

Aram A. Gavoor

GW Law Associate Dean Elected to Governing Council of ABA

Aram Gavoor is an internationally recognized scholar in administrative law, technology law, national security and federal courts.

“The Known World" by Edward P. Jones

CCAS Professor Has Two Books Named as NYT’s Best Books of 21st Century

Award-winning author Edward P. Jones has written stories that depicted life in the Antebellum South and the lives of working-class African Americans in Washington, D.C.

Cherry Blossoms campus

GW Student Awarded Fogarty-Fulbright Public Health Award

Meredith Wells received a grant and will conduct research in Peru on a prevalent eye disease.

Natasha Dupee

Alumna Natasha Dupee Won Leadership Award

The award honors Barbra Jordan’s legacy of championing voting rights, the causes of the poor, the disadvantaged and people of color.

 

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