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 Katherine (port side, 4th row) learned to paddle when working in Okinawa, Japan, where traditional dragon boats hold 32 paddlers.

GW Career Coaching Director Brings Lessons from Dragon Boat Racing into Her Work

From guiding students navigating their career paths, to beginners paddling on a dragon boat, Katherine Norton believes growth happens by stepping outside your comfort zone.

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Summer Improvements Make the George Washington University Campus More Comfortable

Updates to Mitchell Hall, Lerner Health and Wellness Center and University Yard are among the changes.

Calvin Cafritz Awards Honor D.C. Government Employees Going Beyond Responsibility

This year’s winners designed systems for greater efficiency in government operations, delivering improved services for city residents.

Jade Floyd

Ask a GW Expert: How Can Women Prepare for Leadership Roles Early in Their Careers?

Jade Floyd is a senior vice president at Bryson Gillette and an adjunct professor at GW. Throughout her career, she has helped shape the public image of many high-profile leaders.

Christiane Morton, B.A.’26

GW Recognized as Leading Producer of Gilman Scholars

Hundreds of GW Students have received scholarships over the years that allowed them to gain access to impactful international opportunities.

In Photos: GW Staff and Faculty Festival 2026

The annual festival celebrates accomplishments of GW faculty and staff.

Virginia Science and Technology Campus

VSTC Transition: Questions and Answers

Baxter Goodly, vice president for safety and operations, provides an update on the Virginia Science and Technology Campus.

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Q&A: Sabrina Minor on Updates to Paid Time Off and Merit

GW's vice president and chief people officer provides answers on recent updates to paid time off and merit increases.

Jivan Ramesh outside GW Law

Prodigy Adds Attending GW Law to a Long List of Accomplishments

Jivan Ramesh is also a busy volunteer, as well as a composer and musician.

Tad and Mary Jean Lindner

In Memoriam: Mary Jean Lindner, GWSB ’51

The former CIA intelligence officer was a stalwart supporter of GW alongside her husband, trustee emeritus Thaddeus A. Lindner, A.A. ’50, B.A. ’51.

Laura Schiavo outside the Flagg Building in front of a sculpted lion

Laura Schiavo Becomes Director of the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design

After teaching museum studies courses at GW for 17 years and serving two-and-a-half years as the Corcoran’s deputy director, she is stepping into the leadership role.

Evangeline Downie

Leadership Transition in Research Enterprise Announced

Evangeline J. Downie has been named interim vice president for research, effective July 10.

Yuki Nakano, left, and Ryan Tiedemann hold trophies at the American Parliamentary Debate Association's national tournament

GW’s Parliamentary Debate Society Celebrates a Winning Year

The student group won the American Parliamentary Debate Association’s ‘Club of the Year’ award.

Sonse

GW Serves: Sparking a Love of Science in Local Classrooms

Through a workshop series supported by GW’s Nashman Center, rising sophomore Sonse Ransibrahmanakul hosted workshops at area high schools to make biology lessons more hands-on for students.

Eve Danishevsky

George Washington University’s First Beinecke Scholar Selected

Eve Danishevsky has won multiple prizes on her way to becoming an expert on Central Asia.

 

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