A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Dear CPS Community

I’m thrilled to share several exciting milestones that reflect our community’s accomplishments and forward momentum this month.

First, we celebrate the launch of RevU, our new platform for lifelong learning, which includes sought-after Election Security and CBRNE credentials, as well as engaging program samplers to explore. We’re already seeing strong interest from learners who want to deepen their knowledge and skill sets.

Congratulations are in order for our Publishing program’s 14th Annual Ethics in Publishing Conference, which attracted over 700 participants! This year’s conference tackled vital issues, from industry transformations to the integration of artificial intelligence in publishing.

Our GSPM Election Hub continues to engage audiences with fresh insights from our expert faculty, and we’ve added some dynamic new videos to enrich this timely resource for the election season.

Also, I’m excited to announce our soon-to-launch CPS Annual Report website—a first for our college. This platform will reflect the collective achievements of our faculty and staff over the past year, showcasing our college’s impact and contributions.

In the realm of cybersecurity, we have proudly become an ecosystem partner with CyberGuild, an organization whose mission is to promote diversity in the cybersecurity industry. As part of this partnership, we will co-sponsor events, collaborate on a new mentorship program for female career switchers, and promote each in digital media. As part of this partnership, this month we sponsored the CyberGuild’s annual Uniting Women in Cyber conference.

In partnership with the Washington Business Journal, our new Public Relations and Communications program recently hosted a highly successful breakfast, fostering valuable conversations among industry leaders. A summary article will appear in the Journal shortly.

Looking forward to next month, there will be amazing opportunities to participate in our community with events such as Winners, Losers and Surprises, a live taping of Mastering the Room podcast with host Dr. Casey Burgat and renowned political experts Whit Ayres and Mark Mellman as they unpack the pivotal moments of the 2024 election.

Thank you for your dedication and hard work in making these successes possible. Let’s keep the momentum going!

Warm regards,

Liesl Riddle, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Professional Studies

The George Washington University

We’re thrilled to introduce GW RevU, a groundbreaking platform designed to support adult learners at every stage of their professional journey. With a diverse catalog of flexible, high-quality online offerings, including program samplers, executive education and custom learning options, GW RevU empowers you to gain new skills, advance in your career, or explore entirely new fields—all guided by expert faculty from the George Washington University College of Professional Studies (CPS).

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At the 14th annual GW Conference on Ethics in Publishing, scholars and publishers discussed the challenges of AI and broadening diversity in the industry.

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Congratulations to two GSPM alumni for winning their congressional races on election day. Erin Houchin, GSPM ‘12 (Political Management) has been re-elected to Indiana’s 9th Congressional District (R) and Johnny Olszewski, GSPM ‘06 (Political Management), has been newly elected to Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District (D). 

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In the realm of cybersecurity, we have proudly become an ecosystem partner with CyberGuild, an organization whose mission is to promote diversity in the cybersecurity industry. As part of this partnership, we will co-sponsor events, collaborate on a new mentorship program for female career switchers, and promote each in digital media. As part of this partnership, this month we sponsored the CyberGuild’s annual Uniting Women in Cyber conference.

Please check out more of their upcoming events, including the November 12th Virtual Employer Roundtable: Leveraging AI for Inclusivity - The Next Frontier of Inclusiv

e Workplaces.

Congratulations to three Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM) alumni who were named as "Top Lobbyists 2024" by The National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics.

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UPCOMING STUDENT & COMMUNITY EVENTS

Winners, Losers, and Surprises: Breaking Down the 2024 Election

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 5:30 pm to 7 pm

Media and Public Affairs Building, Jack Morton Auditorium, 805 21st Street NW, Washington DC

Join us for a live GSPM Mastering the Room Podcast recording titled, Winners, Losers, and Surprises: Breaking Down the 2024 Election with host Dr. Casey Burgat, Associate Professor and Director of the Legislative Affairs Master's Program within The Graduate School of Political Management.

Dr. Burgat will be joined by a bipartisan panel with pollsters & political experts Whit Ayres and Mark Mellman as they unpack the pivotal moments of the 2024 election. The conversation will cover key topics such as election tipping points, surprises, polling accuracy, voter sentiment, and what the results mean for governing in 2025 and beyond. Don’t miss this insightful analysis of the election’s outcomes and implications!

Using AI for Research Projects

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 5 pm to 5:45 pm

Virtual

Whether you are a student or professional, almost every job today requires some form of research and AI can help. From helping you brainstorm project ideas to streamlining data analysis, AI is becoming an indispensable tool for research across disciplines. During this webinar, we will explore some AI tools and how you can use them to streamline research projects.

CareerBuilder: Intro to Machine Learning Course

November 13, 2024 | 7 pm - 8 pm Virtual

Join us for a CareerBuilder where IT Program Director, Tierney Pitzer will showcase the program's new Into to Machine Learning Course

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Press release: George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management Welcomes Renowned Visiting Scholars Shannon Watts and Bianca Prade

"Largest water utility company in US targeted by cyberattack," The National Desk quoted Scott White, associate professor and program director of the cybersecurity undergraduate program.