CPS Dean Liesl Riddle speaks at the CPS Celebration May 20 in Washington, DC. | |
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I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. The end of the academic year provided our community with many opportunities to celebrate the hard work of our students, faculty and staff.
Our Commencement ceremony was a resounding success! Over 400 College of Professional Studies 2023 graduates joined the network of more than 320,000 GW alumni around the globe. It was a joy to see the glowing faces and shake the hands of each of our graduates as they walked across the stage, and it was incredibly heartwarming to meet so many of our graduates’ family members and friends. Our commencement team staff did an excellent job of ensuring that the event was special and memorable for all.
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We also celebrated the 35th anniversary of the founding of The Graduate School of Professional Studies (GSPM) at our annual GSPM Toast the Network event. This event brought together community members to network and forge new connections and to recognize this year’s winners of the GSPM Alumni Achievement Award. The evening was a testament to the strength of our GSPM community and the power of collaboration.
I hope everyone has a great and productive summer! Our monthly newsletter will return in August as our CPS community embarks upon another exciting year.
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Liesl Riddle, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Professional Studies
The George Washington University
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2023 Commencement Season Highlights | | |
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Congratulations again to our 2023 graduates! You are now part of GW’s extensive alumni network with more than 320,000 alumni.
Our 2023 Commencement season highlights include: a photo gallery, video replay of the livestreamed CPS Celebration ceremony, celebration program download, distinguished speaker and student speaker information, 2023 awards and social media posts.
Our #OnlyatGW experience culminated on Commencement weekend with the official conferral of degrees on the National Mall by CPS Dean Riddle. Raise high!
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GSPM Toast the Network & Alumni Achievement Awards | |
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The GSPM community gathered on May 17 for a special opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our 2023 Alumni Achievement Award Winners and toast the graduating students.
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Paralegal Graduates Inducted into LEX Honor Society | |
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We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2023 inductees of Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX), the esteemed national honor society for paralegals. Under the gracious guidance of Program Director Toni Marsh, an induction ceremony was held in mid-May to welcome 21 exceptional students into the prestigious ranks of this honor society. It is with great pride that we recognize these graduates for their outstanding achievements and dedication to the field of paralegal studies.
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Urban Planning Students Showcase Capstone Projects | |
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The Sustainable Urban Planning Program (SUP) hosted a Capstone Showcase May 5. The five students who are graduating this spring discussed their individual projects.
More info on the SUP Capstone Showcase
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CPS Plays Leadership Role in Inaugural University Cyber Forum | |
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On April 25th, 2023, George Washington University proudly inaugurated the GW Business and Policy Forum. This event brought together esteemed leaders from both the private and public sectors to address the most pressing issues related to the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity and emerging technologies, with a particular focus on policy and regulation.
The forum, aptly themed "Attacking Cybersecurity Risks," drew in hundreds of participants and featured 28 expert speakers. The discussions were centered around the most significant challenges facing the industry, including the latest threats and vulnerabilities, as well as the most effective strategies for mitigating risk.
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GW Professors Discuss Anti-Democratic Tendencies in the Modern World | |
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Our esteemed faculty member, Dr. Matt Dallek, participated in a thought-provoking panel discussion with GW faculty members Elisabeth Anker and Harris Mylonas about the ideas and themes explored in their recent publications. Drawing on various disciplines, including theory, political science, and history, these scholars delve into the often-overlooked forces that have threatened liberal democracy and bolstered authoritarian regimes worldwide. GSPM alumna Heather Aliano, MPS ’19 moderated the event.
More info on the event
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KUDOS & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP | |
Congratulations to Pi Sigma Alpha Inductees | | | |
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Congratulations to more than 50 of our 2023 graduates who were recently inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha (PSA) national honor society. PSA is the only national honor society for college and university students of political and social sciences in the United States.
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Program Director Elaine Lammert Receives Spirit of the University Award | | | |
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Program Director Elaine Lammert was awarded the Spirit of the University Integrated Conduct Council Award this semester by the Student Rights & Responsibilities, Division for Student Affairs.
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GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing Selected as Finalist for Excel Award | | | |
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Congratulations to the MPS in Publishing program and the GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing for being recognized as a finalist for the Excel Award for Diversity and Inclusion.
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Dean Riddle Keynote Speaker at Diaspora Conference | | | |
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On May 8th, CPS Dean Riddle delivered the keynote speech at an international conference, “Calling 592: Honoring, Researching, Reigniting Diaspora,” in Georgetown, Guyana, which featured discussions and debates about the role of governments, universities, and diaspora organizations in galvanizing diaspora capital to make social and economic impact in counties of origin.
Dean Riddle shared with the audience how she - along with a group of other GW scholars - established the GW Diaspora Research Program in 2006 in the Elliott School of International Affairs. This research program convened faculty and doctoral students across campus to collaborate on research and played a pivotal role in shaping diaspora engagement policies, programs and products launched by multilateral organizations, national governments, diaspora organizations, and private sector companies for many years.
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Sustainable Urban Planning Alumna Wins Award | | | |
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The American Planning Association's Economic Development Division has selected the capstone of Grace Fleming MPS ‘22 as deserving honorable mention for the Holzheimer Scholarship.
Ms. Fleming, a graduate of the Sustainable Urban Planning MPS program, was recognized for her paper entitled, Adaptive Reuse: Alleviating Urban Sprawl while Building Sustainable Communities."
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UPCOMING STUDENT & COMMUNITY EVENTS | |
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The Impact of Cyber-Enabled Information Operations on Elections Security and Democratic Governance
June 6: 1 PM | Washington, DC
This panel event brings together defense contractors, government officials, and cyber security professionals to discuss the growing threat of disinformation and deception operations against election security. The event aims to create a dialogue around the capabilities of modern adversaries to disrupt decision-making at the highest levels of national security.
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Comments from Dr. Scott Sklar | |
Comments from Dr. Larry Parnell | |
Comments from Dr. Todd Belt | |
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Vox quoted Todd Belt, professor of political management, in the article “Will there be any presidential debates in 2024?’’ by Nicole Narea.
The Hill quoted Todd Belt, director of the political management program in the Graduate School of Political Management, in the article “The Memo: Culture war’s frontlines are drawn in the states,’’ by Niall Stanage.
Spectrum News quoted Todd Belt, director of the political management program in the Graduate School of Political Management, in the article “As DeSantis mulls 2024 bid, expert breaks down exploratory committees,’’ by Corina Cappabianca.
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France24 spoke to Todd Belt, director of the political management program in the Graduate School of Political Management, in the segment “Donald Trump an 'absolute master at taking bad news and turning it into good politics.'’
Spectrum News quoted Todd Belt, director of the legislative affairs program in the Graduate School of Political Management, in the article “Treasury Sec. Yellen reiterates warning that U.S. could default 'as early as June 1,'’’ by Taurean Small and Eden Harris.
France24 spoke to Todd Belt, director of the political management program in the Graduate School of Political Management, in the segment “US Justice Dept report trumps Durham conclusions: 'Just a rehash of the inspector general's report.'’’
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Comments from Dr. Casey Burgat | |
Comments from Dr. Matt Dallek | | | | |
