Exploring the Politics of Immigration: A Conversation with Dr. Kimberly Morgan
In a recent video conversation, Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Dean, Paul Wahlbeck discusses the politics and policies of immigration in the United States with Dr. Kimberly Morgan, professor of political science and international affairs, as well as Elliott...
Elliott School Alumnus Receives Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
Q&A with Andrew Tomusiak B.A. ‘24 Tell us about your story, and what motivated you to apply to the Rhodes Scholarship? I found my inspiration to study peace and conflict in the memoir of Lt. Gen. Romeo Dallaire, the UN Force Commander during the Rwandan genocide....
Humanitarian Aid Faces a Crossroads, New GW Study Finds
In post-USAID era, humanitarian ecosystem is not simply experiencing temporary disruption, it is reconfiguring. Authored by GW Today A new study from the George Washington University finds that the humanitarian aid system is undergoing fundamental changes following...
Alumnus Veteran Dedicates Himself in Service to the Country
In honor of Veterans Day, we caught up with Jared Awner, ESIA MA ’20, an Army veteran and State Department intelligence research specialist. GW: Tell us about what you are doing now and why it matters to you? JA: I currently serve at the U.S. Department of State...
VOYAGER SCHOLAR WINNERS
Voyaging Toward Global ConnectionThree George Washington University juniors have been named recipients of the prestigious 2025–2027 Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service. Eve Danishevsky, Malyna Gomez Trujillo, and Amanda Valenzuela were selected for...
Elliott School Open House: Celebrating Alumni and Families
Authored by: Simar Kler Dr. Allison Agwu, mother of Amaka Agwu, ESIA BA ’29Attendees listening to a lecture in Elliott’s classrooms.A conversation amongst Elliott School guests and Dean Alyssa AyresDean Ayres poses with student and family. On October 25,...
The Evolving Role of Sports Diplomacy in a Complex World
By Jeneva Pace In an increasingly intricate geopolitical landscape, the intersection of sports and foreign policy is more critical than ever. To kick off the fall semester, Elliott School Graduate Student Services (GSS) hosted a distinguished panel to explore the...
Alumna Uses the Skills She Learned at GW to Shape a More Participatory and Resilient Digital Democracy for Latino Communities
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we caught up with Roberta Braga, ESIA MA’17, founder and executive director of Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas. GW: Tell us about what you are doing now and why it matters to you? RB: I launched and today lead...
GW Senior Builds Alumni Connections While Making Post-Grad Plans
As Anna Ward explored her next steps after graduation, the GW senior turned to alumni for guidance and found a mentor in Tom Barry. Authored by: Brook Endale Full GW Today article. When Anna Ward got her acceptance letter to George Washington University, she was...
Student Spotlight: A Conversation with Elliott School’s Van Helwin Igiraneza
Burundi’s Youth Voice at the UN Meet Van Helwin Igiraneza, a first-year student at the Elliott School and the appointed representative of Burundian youth to the United Nations. Burundi is a small, landlocked country in East Africa, bordered by Rwanda, Tanzania, and...
From DC to Rome: Exploring the Future of Economic Complexity
Elliott alumna Javeria Ali, a trade research analyst at the Department of Commerce, marked a key transition from graduate studies to the next stage of her professional journey this past summer. Just weeks after earning her Master of Arts in International Affairs with...
GSS Summer In The City
Networking Made Easy By Jeneva Pace Employer Development Consultant, Graduate Student Services “In leadership, having a great vision is only half the battle. The real magic happens when you can inspire others to walk alongside you, sharing both the challenges and...
Elliott in the Big Apple: the 2025 NYC Career Trek
Byline: Amy Aldrich For a dozen Elliott graduate students, the first week of June brought a confluence of career-development opportunities centered on the annual NYC Career Trek and branching out to a prominent alumni gathering to which the students were invited. “I...
Anya Nair Takes on Research Intern Role at Traverse Project
Published by: Matt Seldon at Homeland Security Today Anya Nair has joined the Traverse Project as a Research Intern, according to a recent update shared via LinkedIn. Nair began the internship in May 2025 and brings a range of policy, research, and...
EXPLORING THE COMPLEXITIES OF U.S. FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
Insights from the 2025 Humanitarian Action Initiative Teach-In On April 11, 2025, the Humanitarian Action Initiative hosted a full-day teach-in, attracting nearly 100 attendees throughout the day to discuss the complexities of foreign assistance and the far-reaching...
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