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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Nina Gilden Seavey

SMPA Professor’s Film Named to New York Times’ Favorite Films of the Last 25 Years

Nina Gilden Seavey's documentary captures the ambition and controversy of modern bullfighting.

Robert J. Froehlich

GSEHD Professor Elected President-Elect of Virginia Counselors Association

Rob Froehlich will lead the statewide professional organization beginning in 2026.

GW-CIBER Students

GW-CIBER Students Earn Top Awards in Sustainability and Market Competition

Undergraduate and graduate teams placed first at the International Business Ethics and Sustainability Case Competition.

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GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future Launches New Sustainability Minor Graduation Cords

This year, Sustainability Minors at GW combatted waste during Commencement with locally made graduation regalia.

Barry R. Chiswick

CCAS Professor Ranked among Top Researchers in Economics and Finance in the World

Research.com’s rankings highlight influential researchers across disciplines.

Jason Osder

SMPA Professor’s Film Named to New York Times’ Favorite Films of the Last 25 Years

The documentary tells the story of a tragic operation by the Philadelphia police that resulted in 11 deaths.

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GW Students Win U.S. Finals of 2025 L’Oréal Brandstorm Competition

The student team will advance to the international semifinals in Paris this June.

Immanuel Kim

CCAS Professor Published Book on North Korean Consumer Culture

Immanuel Kim explores modernization and rebranding in North Korea.

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.

 

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