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See highlights and updates on our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and programs. 


Alumna, Ashley Smith, Selected as 2024 Presidential Management Fellow Finalist

February 15, 2024

Ashley Smith (Master's ISTS) selected as PMF Fellow Finalist, considered the federal government’s premier leadership development program.

PhD Candidate, InJung Cho, Published Peer-Reviewed Book Review in International Studies in Sociology of Education

February 15, 2024

Ms. Cho reviewed the 2022 book titled, "The political economy of education in South Asia: fighting poverty, inequality, and exclusion."

Announcing The Collaboratory: A Center for Jewish Education

“The Collaboratory” Will Incubate New Ideas, Engage Public in New Approaches to Jewish Education
February 14, 2024

GSEHD unveiled a new center for Jewish education. “The Collaboratory” will incubate new ideas and engage the public in new approaches to Jewish education.

Breaking the Code: Empowering Girls in Bangladesh to Bridge the Gender Gap in Tech

GSEHD alumna Dr. Farhana Faruqe Received Grant to Help Prepare Students for Careers in AI
February 12, 2024

Dr. Farhana Faruqe (Ph.D. in Edu, Human Tech Collaboration), is focused on setting students up for success in the field of trustworthy artificial intelligence. 

A Passion for Higher Education and Empowering Future Jewish Leaders with Robert Snyder

February 12, 2024

Washington Jewish Week interviewed GSEHD alumnus Robert Snyder, chair of the board of directors of GW Hillel, in an interview style article.

Faculty & Students Published in Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling

February 12, 2024

Drs. Attia and Parker, and 3 GSEHD students, published, “A Critical Analysis of Immigrant Children and Adolescents in U.S. Professional Counseling Literature.”

A GWU-ASPU Success Story: From Pizza Parties to Global Impact

GSEHD/ASPU alumni Elnur Akhundov and Nigar Altayzade founded Lighthouse Consulting & Training
February 7, 2024

Elnur Akhundov and Nigar Altayzade, alumni of GSEHD's master's program at the Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, founded Lighthouse Consulting & Training.

Doc Candidate, Alexandria Laing, Publishes: Let’s Provide Teachers Sabbaticals

February 2, 2024

Doctoral candidate Alexandra Laing (Educational Leadership and Administration) published the article, "Let’s Provide Teachers Sabbaticals," on ASCD.org.

Annual MLK Lecture Centered on Stories of Disabled Teachers {Recording}

The 2024 MLK Jr. Lecture at GSEHD focused on the experiences of disabled teachers and the unique insights they bring to their students.
February 2, 2024

The 2024 MLK Jr. Lecture at GSEHD focused on the experiences of disabled teachers and the unique insights they bring to their students.

Alumnus, Dr. Don Robertson, Appointed Superintendent of VBCPS

January 30, 2024

Dr. Don Robertson (master's, Educational Leadership and Administration) has been appointed as Superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS).

The Role of Education Policy Experts in Shaping the Future of Education

January 25, 2024

Discover how three members of GW's Graduate School of Education and Human Development community are working in the field to drive change in education policy.

Student Capt. Catherine Grizzle Selected as Military Mentor for US Senate Youth Program

January 23, 2024

Congratulations to master's student Capt. Catherine Grizzle on being named 1 of 17 Military Mentors for the US Senate Youth Program's Washington Week 2024.

Alumna, Dr. Katherine Steele, Named CEO of the Pat Tillman Foundation

January 22, 2024

GSEHD alumna Dr. Katherine Steele (master’s, Educational Leadership and Administration) has been named CEO of the Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF).

Dr. Goldman and Alumni Published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine

January 12, 2024

Drs. O'Neill, Bhansali, and Goldman published, “'Can you help me think this through?' How pediatric hospitalists learn from informal peer consultation."

Alumnus Mike Henrich Publishes Book: Teacher Boy

January 11, 2024

GSEHD alumnus Mike Henrich (master's, International Education) self published a memoir called Teacher Boy, a #1 new release on Amazon in 3 education categories.

Alumnus Ken Turino Receives New England Museum Association (NEMA) Excellence Award

January 11, 2024

GSEHD alumnus Ken Turino (master's, Museum Education) was honored for his work at Historic New England and how he helped shape the community of museums.

GWTeach Team Awarded NIH Grant in Collaboration with Children's National Hospital

January 11, 2024

The project, entitled "Mentored Experiences to Expand Opportunities for Research version 3.0 (METEORv3)" is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Dr. Nakamura and Student Published, "From Tradition to Transformation: The Social Entrepreneurial Journey of Japanese Women"

January 9, 2024

Dr. Yoshie Nakamura, student Jessica Hinshaw, and colleague published article in the New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development Journal.

Student/Alumna, Nichole Tichy, to Serve on Commission for Rehabilitation Counselor Certification Ethics Committee

January 2, 2024

GSEHD alumna/doctoral candidate Nichole Tichy (master’s, Rehabilitation Counseling) has been selected to serve a three-year term on the CRCC Ethics Committee.

Three Current Trends for Organizational Resilience

December 20, 2023

For organizations and businesses to grow, they must adapt to society's cultural shifts. Learn how leaders are supporting needed changes to ensure resilience.