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

Dr. Sylven Beck poses for photo in front of Maryland Science Center backdrop

Dr. Beck Honored as Outstanding STEM Educator

May 1, 2026

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Growing Partnership: Kotter Returns to GW to Facilitate Additional Change Certification Classes

May 1, 2026

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Dr. Jihae Cha and Doctoral Student Recognized at International Education Conference

April 9, 2026

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Dr. Shaista Khilji Honored by NAGS with Graduate Faculty Teaching Award

April 9, 2026

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Alumna, Dr. Martha Wygmans, Named VP for Student Affairs at Stockton University

March 10, 2026

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Alumnus, Dr. David Wright, Named President of Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School

March 10, 2026

Gregory Stevens Honored with GW Alumni Outstanding Service Award

March 10, 2026

Human and Organizational Learning (HOL) Faculty, Students & Alumni Present at 2026 AHRD International Conference

March 9, 2026

The Museum Education Program class of 2026 and faculty pose for a group photo around a table at a luncheon

GSEHD Museum Education Program Students Advocate for Museums on Capitol Hill

March 4, 2026

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Passing of Alumna Sona P. Joshi

February 19, 2026

Student News, Awards, Publications & Updates

February 13, 2026

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GSEHD Earns #13 National Ranking for Educational Leadership & Administration Programs

January 29, 2026

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A Day in the Life of a PhD Student

January 28, 2026

left: Rachel Sasiene headshot, "Shine A Light on Antisemitism Civic Courage Award" Right: Jennifer Stone smiles while being awarded certificate, "The Richard M. Joel Exemplar of Excellence Award"

GSEHD Alumnae Honored at Hillel International's 2025 Global Assembly

January 8, 2026

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Dr. Dwayne Wright to Receive Kimberly Harden Champion of Justice Award for Outstanding Social Justice Educator

January 8, 2026

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Alumnus, Dr. Robert Chernak, Inducted into GW Athletics Hall of Fame

January 6, 2026

Laurin Parthemos points to the projector screen, course participants seated around the room at square tables, laptops open in front of them

When Theory Meets Practice: Kotter Brings World-Class Change Education to GW

December 16, 2025

Israel Education graduate certificate students seated in chairs in a circle in discussion

Israel Education Grad Certificate Students Gather in D.C.; Visit Sela Public Charter School

December 10, 2025

Maha Malik and Dr. Laura Engel pose for a photo in a garden with the Eiffel Tower in the distance

GW UNESCO Chair and Fellowship Recognized by Forum on Education Abroad

December 4, 2025

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Alumnus, Dr. Chris Stone, Receives Central College’s Inaugural World of Good Alumni Award

December 4, 2025