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Alumna Dr. Nicole Dillard Receives National Research Excellence Award

February 17, 2026

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Alumna Deborah Menkart Advances Equity in Education Through Teaching for Change

February 17, 2026

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

January 29, 2026

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Alumna Louella Bryant Released 12th Novel Inspired by Titanic Survivor's Story

January 28, 2026

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Alumna Elin Filbey Launches Podcast on Museum Careers

January 28, 2026

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A Day in the Life of a PhD Student

January 28, 2026

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Alumnus Shawn P. McCarthy Publishes New Historical Novel

January 13, 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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Dr. Maria Cseh Leads International Learning Experience in Northern Ireland

January 6, 2026

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

January 6, 2026

Student News, Awards, Publications & Updates

December 31, 2025

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Dr. Bernhard Streitwieser Presents at UNESCO Symposium on the Future of the Right to Education

December 16, 2025

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

December 16, 2025

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Dr. Laura Engel Helps Develop UNESCO Implementation Guide for Global Education Recommendation

December 16, 2025

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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

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Alumnus, Dr. William Spracher, Inducted into the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame

December 4, 2025

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ELA Faculty and Student Present Research at UCEA Conference in Puerto Rico

November 26, 2025