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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"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.

Julie A. Monaco

GW Alumna Received Lifetime Achievement Award

The award highlighted Julie Monaco’s decades-long influence and leadership in the financial services industry.

Y. Tony Yang

GW Nursing Professor Received Prestigious National Social Justice Award

Yang was honored for his leadership in advancing health equity and social justice in public health.

Margaret Ormiston

GWSB Professor Co-Leads NIH-Funded Program to Strengthen Research Leadership

The TEAMS Program integrates evidence-based leadership development with practical collaboration skills.

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.

 

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