Success Stories

Our supporters help students gather the tools for success, and give them the opportunity to make a difference.  Whether by funding a unique fellowship in public service or bringing an inspiring guest lecturer to Foggy Bottom, the success story of our students begins with the support of alumni and friends.

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Dr. Joong Keun Lee, founder and chairman of Booyoung Group, President Steven Knapp and Seoul National University (SNU) President

$1 Million Donation Establishes International Exchange Program

April 29, 2013

A $1 million endowment from Dr. Joong Keun Lee, founder and chairman of Booyoung Group, will establish an exchange program with Seoul National University.

Freshman Samantha Law performs at this year's Power & Promise event.

Power & Promise Unites Donors and Students

April 29, 2013

Benefactors and scholarship students connect face-to-face at annual scholarship dinner.

President Knapp speaks at luncheon to honor AT&T's support of the Native American Political Leadership Program.

GW Honors AT&T for Support

April 24, 2013

Ambassador of Kuwait Salem Al-Sabah presents $4 million gift to President Steven Knapp and Professor Edward W. “Skip” Gnehm Jr.

University Receives $4 Million from Kuwait Government

April 24, 2013

Gift will support Elliott School’s Institute for Middle East Studies and Gelman Library’s Middle East and North Africa Research Center.

Arts Initiative benefits from $2.5 million bequest from alum Marc Albert, BA '70, JD '73

Gift Helps Further University’s Arts Initiative

April 17, 2013

$2.5 million bequest intention from alumnus Marc Albert, B.A. ’70, J.D. ’73. The gift will establish three new endowed funds in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, and includes the donation of a collection of artwork.

Students wrote thank you notes to alumni at Alumni & Philanthropy Day

Alumni and Philanthropy Day Celebrates Giving Back

April 15, 2013

GW parents Lauren and Pat Corrigan

Career Planning: Parental Guidance Suggested

March 16, 2013

Lauren and Pat Corrigan know how important career development can be to GW students and how parents can help.

GW Parent Tony DiLuca and his son, Michael

A Real Team Player

March 16, 2013

When you think of the George Washington University, ice hockey probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Unless you’re GW parent Tony DiLuca.

Equipment from Vanda Pharmaceuticals will enhance the hands-on lab instruction for GW students.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Donates Lab Equipment to GW

February 06, 2013

Corporate Responsibility Advocate Donates $1 Million to the George Washington University

December 26, 2012

Albert H. Small with his collection of Washington DC artifacts.

Albert H. Small Talks about Newly Purchased Letter

December 19, 2012

The 220-year-old letter, written by George Washington, will be part of The Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection.

Albert H. Small Donates Historic Letter to University

December 10, 2012

A 220-year-old letter written by George Washington is being donated to the George Washington University by collector Albert H. Small.

Carlos Slim at the GW Global Forum

Carlos Slim to Fund Scholarships for GW Graduate Students

October 31, 2012

International businessman and philanthropic leader Carlos Slim will fund full tuition scholarships for George Washington University graduate students studying engineering, business and internationa

Albert Small speaks about Civil War artifacts from his collection at the Albert

Symposium Highlights District’s Role in Civil War

October 18, 2012

Washington's rich connections to the Civil War were highlighted at the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Symposium Monday in the Elliott School of International Affairs State Room.

Trustee Commits $1 million to Elliott School

October 15, 2012

David Nadler pledged $1 million to create the Nadler Endowment in Leadership and Governance, expanding the school’s teaching, research and policy programs related to leadership and governance in the global arena.