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GSEHD Alumna, Dr. Leah Zimmerman, Named Director of Penn State's Disability Resources Office
December 7, 2019
GSEHD alumna Dr. Leah Zimmerman (EdD Special Education) named executive director of Penn State's Student Disability Resources Office.
GSEHD Alumnus, Ranjit Sidhu, Appointed Executive Director and CEO of ASCD
December 7, 2019
GSEHD congratulates alumnus Ranjit Sidhu (Master's, Education) for being appointed as Executive Director and CEO of ASCD.
GSEHD Doctoral Students Work to Close the Opportunity Gap in D.C. Schools
December 7, 2019
GSEHD students Mary Ann Stinson and Michael Redmond II (Special Education and Disability Studies) highlighted in GW Today story.
Alumna and Former Apollo Secretary Dr. Estella Gillette Interviewed by LA Times
December 7, 2019
A video provides overview of Dr. Gillette’s 40-year career at NASA, and she discusses how the career path for women at NASA has changed over the years.
GSEHD Student Corey Adams Named Program Director at US Office of Personnel Management
December 7, 2019
GSEHD student Corey Adams (Human/Organizational Learning) promoted to Program Director for Leadership and Executive Development, Employee Engagement...
Dr. Streitwieser Co-Leads Conference in Germany
December 7, 2019
Dr. Bernhard Streitwieser was co-leader of a three-day conference at Herrenhausen Palace in Hanover, Germany. He provided opening remarks and moderated a panel.
Money Magazine Highlights Data Collected by GSEHD Alumna
December 7, 2019
Money Magazine published "How MONEY Ranked the 2019 Best Colleges," highlighting research led by GSEHD alumna Dr. Audrey Peak.
Alumnus Dr. Nick Nissley Named President of Northwestern Michigan College
December 7, 2019
Dr. Nick Nissley earned a doctorate degree in the Executive Leadership Program within the Human and Organizational Learning degree.
GSEHD Alumnus Glen Gummess's Documentary Aired on Public Television
December 7, 2019
GSEHD alumnus Glen Gummess (master's, Educational Technology Leadership) produced a documentary, "From Slavery to Glory," aired on Chicago WTTW-TV.
Alumni Drs. Nicole Dillard and Russell Robinson Talk Diversity & Inclusion
December 7, 2019
Alumni of the HOL Executive Leadership Program recorded a podcast on diversity and inclusion on the Amplified Research Speakerbox podcast.
Climate Change, Water, and Komodo Dragons
Jonathan Yoo in Jakarta, Indonesia
August 21, 2019
Hear all about Jonathan Yoo's experience as a UNESCO Fellow in Jakarta, Indonesia, including stunning photographs of his adventures and local cuisine.
In Pictures: Elementary Education Class of 2019
May 28, 2019
The Master's of Elementary Education graduating class of 2019 takes a look back at their experiences in the program in this video.
"Conversations that Matter: Art that Uplifts" Featured in GW Today
April 20, 2019
GSEHD's April 2019 Conversations that Matter speaker series featured Gabriel "Asheru" Benn, founder of Hip Hop Educational Literacy Program, and Dr. Sheppard.
10 Strategies to Build on Student Collaboration in the Classroom
September 8, 2017
Collaborative learning, breaking students into groups to work on projects and learn from one another, has become ! of the core philosophies in classrooms today.
Mayberg Center Connects Academics and Work of Jewish Orgs
June 12, 2017
Learn more about the mission of GSEHD's newest center, the Mayberg Center for Jewish Education and Leadership.
Mayberg Center for Jewish Education and Leadership Opens
March 27, 2017
The Mayberg Center officially opened during a dinner and reception on March 15, 2017. Read the full article in GWToday.
New Center to Focus on Advancement of Jewish Education
November 14, 2016
A gift from the Mayberg Foundation funded the creation of the new Mayberg Center for Jewish Education and Leadership within GSEHD.
Dr. Sylven Beck Receives Jane Lingo Alumni Outstanding Service Award
April 22, 2015
Dr. Beck was one of six GW graduates honored this year with the GW Alumni Association’s highest annual award for service.
Should K-12 Students Be Treated as Commodities?
At UNESCO symposium, education experts discuss what happens when public good meets private gain.
March 9, 2015
UNESCO Sumposium, “Unpacking Education and the Civic Good: The Potential and Role of Education in an Era of Global Markets and Power," hosted at GW's GSEHD.
UNESCO Director General Calls for a ‘New Push in Education’
GW’s UNESCO chair in international education for development plans to build citizen-leaders.
September 22, 2014
GSEHD hosted director general of UNESCO to celebrate the installation of the university’s UNESCO chair in international education for development.