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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.

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GW Law Alumnus Endows Professorship of Intellectual Property Law

September 16, 2020

GW Law received a major gift from alumnus Michael J. McKeon, JD ’96 that established the Michael J. McKeon Professorship of Intellectual Property Law. Professor Robert Brauneis, co-director of GW Law’s IP program, was appointed the inaugural holder of the endowed professorship.

SMPA Professor Establishes Fund to Help Students Affected by COVID-19

September 14, 2020

As members of the George Washington University community grapple with financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Professor Steven V. Roberts has created a swift, accessible fund to help in-need students at the School of Media and Public Affairs continue their education. The J.B. and M.C. Shapiro Professor of Media and Public Affairs established the Cokie Roberts Tuition Relief Fund this week in honor of his late wife, the groundbreaking broadcast journalist.

Statement on Blackbaud Data Breach

August 10, 2020

On July 16, 2020, George Washington University (GW) received notification of a security incident that took place at Blackbaud, a vendor who provides services for some of our donor databases and maintains data we provide with respect to those services. While GW’s file did not include credit card information, bank account information, and social security numbers, we take the security of the information we maintain very seriously and wanted to let our community know that this incident occurred.

GW Alumni and Parents Support Student Initiatives

July 13, 2020

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.