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Every gift, every year helps GW students reach their potential in the classroom, and in life.  The stories below reflect the impact of philanthropy on our GW community.

GW Alumni and Parents Support Student Initiatives

July 13, 2020

 

GW Students Find Support Among GW Community during Pandemic

July 13, 2020

 

Undergraduate Research Stipends Enable Students to Chart Their Own Paths

July 13, 2020

 

Faculty and Former Student Make a Gift to Alleviate Student Food Insecurity

July 13, 2020

 

Scholarships Help Students Pursue Their Passions

July 13, 2020

 

Showing Students in Need that GW Cares

May 13, 2020
Hundreds of GW students are struggling to meet basic expenses, including food, housing, and transportation, or the technology to continue their studies. But generous donors have stepped in and the GW Cares Student Assistance Fund has made an immediate difference in numerous students' lives. Three GW students want you to know that a small amount of financial support from the GW Cares Student Assistance Fund has thrown them a lifeline and the comfort of knowing someone cares.
Duke Ellington School of the Arts senior Bailey Moore learns she is the recipient of a scholarship covering all costs for four y

GW Presents Outstanding D.C. High School Students with Full Ride Scholarships

March 13, 2020
Blyss Swan and Jazmin Angel-Guzman were having an ordinary morning at Benjamin Banneker High School, where both are seniors, when an unusual guest interrupted their routine: George Washington.
Steven V. Roberts (r) helps student volunteers to load canned food supplies into the Store's vans during a resupply run.

New Endowment to Support Student-Run Food Pantry

March 12, 2020

By Briahnna Brown

For as long as he can remember, hunger and nutrition programs have been at the top of Steven V. Roberts’ list for philanthropic endeavors.

Sugai scholars on National Mall.

Sugai Program Teaches and Inspires Japanese Students

August 29, 2019

From Tohoku, Japan to the streets of Foggy Bottom, eight deserving Japanese students spent two weeks on campus this summer for an immersive cultural experience –

An SMPA studio control room is shown. The IDDP will assist journalists develop stories that correct distorted public narratives.

Knight Foundation Investment to Fund Institute for Data, Democracy, and Politics

July 22, 2019

A new research institute at the George Washington University will fight the rise of distorted and misleading information online, working to educate national policymakers and journalists on strategi

Student Callers

Get to Know GW's Colonial Callers

April 29, 2019

GW’s Colonial Connection Call Center employs more than 60 students, but being a caller is more than just an on-campus gig for these student-employees – it’s a meaningful job that

New Colonial Connection Call Center Space

Colonial Connection Unveils New Call Center

March 20, 2019

It’s been said that younger generations are scared to pick up the phone, but that’s not the case for the student callers at Colonial Connection, GW’s call center.

Becoming Our Best

March 07, 2019
This isn’t the first time new Athletic Director Tanya Vogel has rallied for the Buff & Blue. As a former GW student-athlete and women’s soccer coach, she knows what it takes to help athletes excel in their sport and in the classroom.

From Foster Care to Fierce Advocate

March 07, 2019
When Sacred Huff, JD Law ’19, aged out of the foster care system, she needed a new door to open up for her and her younger sister. At the 2018 Power & Promise Dinner, Sacred shared how that opportunity came through a George Washington University scholarship that has changed her future — and the way she views her past.

Why I Give Back

March 07, 2019
We are grateful for the many alumni who consider GW in their annual giving plans and provide essential support for scholarships, financial aid, and growth as an elite university. Read why Steve LaForte, BA ’86, JD ’93, prioritizes giving back to his alma mater.

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