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Latin Heritage Celebration

Alumni Spotlight: GSPM Celebrates Latin Heritage Month

October 8, 2025

At GSPM we celebrate our Hispanic and Latino alumni every day for the leadership, vision and dedication they bring to politics and our communities. This Latin Heritage Month, we’re proud to spotlight two of our alumni and share their stories.

August 2025 Welcome Back to Campus Message – Dean Liesl Riddle

August 28, 2025

Welcome to a new academic year at the George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies (CPS)!

Dr. Tobias Grieff

How Higher Ed Can Ace Civics Education

August 28, 2025

Congratulations to Dr. Tobias Greiff for co-authoring an article on the importance of well-chosen partnerships and the wider challenges and opportunities of civics education in the United States.

Jessica Irving, Maiya Norwood, John Warren, Breanna Crossman, and Amelia Nason standing together and smiling

Creating Community: GW Students Organize Student Journal Symposium

August 27, 2025

GW students organized the second Student Journal Symposium, creating a space where collaboration, publishing practice, and shared passion for student-led journals could thrive.

George Washington statue in University Yard in Washington, DC with trees and buildings in the background

Introducing GW RevU’s New Accelerated Tech Programs!

August 27, 2025

GW RevU is launching a series of accelerated, fully online technology programs in collaboration with Flatiron School, starting October 6th!

Arielle Plavcan, SUP student

Sustainable Urban Planning Students Present their Capstone Projects

August 26, 2025

Graduates presented their Capstone projects in early August, a culminating experience for students in the master's program in Sustainable Urban Planning (SUP).

Angela McMillen Ayres

Thanking Angela McMillen Ayres for GSPM Leadership

August 25, 2025

GSPM extends our heartfelt thanks to Angela McMillen Ayres for her exceptional leadership and dedication during her time with the GSPM team.

Matt Dallek

Political Management Faculty Member Awarded Competitive Research Grant

August 23, 2025

Congratulations to Professor Matt Dallek for his Humanities Facilitating Fund award. He plans to use the funds to research his new book on political violence.

 


The Professionals Podcast

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How do you become an FBI and CIA agent? Ask Tracy Walder.

Tracy Walder, a former CIA officer and FBI special agent, shares her unique career path and insights into the world of intelligence and national security.

How does disruption advance a career? Ask Charlene Li.

In this episode of The Professionals Podcast, hosts Luke Kasim and Amanda Gillespie engage with Charlene Li, an expert in disruptive strategy and leadership.

How Do You Outthink Unthinkable Threats? Ask Bart E. Womack.

Bart Womack, a retired Command Sergeant Major and security expert, discusses insider threats, situational awareness, and leadership under pressure.

 

The Dean's Newsletter

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The CPS monthly Dean’s newsletter captures news and points-of-pride for our College community. Through these timely updates, we will share with you a few highlights of how CPS faculty, staff, students, alumni, partners and leadership are shaping our dynamic future.