News & Events

Seeing Double at Commencement? Maybe Not!
April 28, 2023
Twin brothers Ibraheem and Ismaeel Alsaadi prepare to graduate from George Washington University’s CPS cybersecurity program.

Sustainable Urban Planning Program Reaccredited by the Planning Accreditation Board
April 28, 2023
The Sustainable Urban Planning (SUP) master’s degree program has received a positive reaccreditation report by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB).

2023 GSPM Alumni Achievement Awards
April 28, 2023
2023 GSPM Alumni Achievement Award recipients: Erin Houchin, GSPM '12, U.S. House Representative & Scott Suozzi, GSPM '02, Commander, JAG Corps, U.S. Navy (Ret.).

Robots and Cybersecurity: Cyber Professor Reflects on Industry Trends
April 27, 2023
Faculty member Connie Uthoff recently wrote an article for the spring 2023 issue of the United States Cybersecurity Magazine about robots and cybersecurity.

Homeland Master’s Ranked #1 Best Online College
April 27, 2023
The Homeland Security master’s degree was ranked #1 by OnlineU.com for 2023’s Best Online Colleges for Salary Score.

Homeland Security Advisory Board Meets First Time In-Person
April 27, 2023
The Advisory Board members, senior-level industry professionals with extensive experience, will provide support & advice to the homeland security programs.


GW CPS Students Compete in Virginia Cyber Competition
March 24, 2023
A team of six cybersecurity bachelor’s degree students recently participated in an invitation-only Commonwealth Cyber Fusion 2023 competition, facing off against students from other Virginia colleges designated as National Centers of Academic Excellence in cyber defense.

Publishing Student Semi-finalist in GW New Venture Competition
March 24, 2023
Publishing student Isabella Greene, MPS ‘23, semi-finalist in GW’s 2023 New Venture Competition, founded an accessibility consulting firm to improve transparency and advocacy for chronic and invisible illness in the publishing industry.

GW Alum Carmelo Melendez Awarded Highest Honor for Career Civil Servants
March 23, 2023
Congratulations to Carmelo Melendez for receiving the Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Service, the highest honor for career civil servants. Melendez is a two-time GW alumnus, including the Senior Leader Program run by the Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, a part of CPS.

CEPL Alumni Demonstrate Leadership and Bravery
February 17, 2023
Two Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (GW CEPL) alumni demonstrate leadership and bravery during February 1st deadly metro incident.

Celebrating Black History: Webinar on Urban Design & Placemaking for Communities of Color
February 17, 2023
Celebrating Black History: Webinar on Urban Design & Placemaking for Communities of Color