GSPM News

Angela Ayres at Pi Sigma Conference

GSPM Hosts Pi Sigma Alpha Conference

GSPM hosted the 2025 Pi Sigma Alpha National Research Conference, bringing together top political science students from across the country.

Fred Upton and Lesley Lopez

GW Hosts Former U.S. Rep. Fred Upton in Conversation

Former U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, who served 18 terms in Congress at the behest of voters in Michigan’s sixth district before retiring in 2023, was the featured guest at George Washington University’s...

Angela Ayres

Welcoming Angela McMillen Ayres as the Interim Executive Director of GSPM

The college is proud to announce Angela McMillen Ayres, as its Interim Executive Director of GSPM.

Visiting Scholars Shannon Watts and Bianca Prade

Shannon Watts and Bianca Prade Join Public Relations & Communications Program as Visiting Scholars

Two extraordinary leaders in communications, Bianca Prade and Shannon Watts, have joined CPS as part of the CPS Visiting Scholar & Practitioner Program.

In memoriam: George Cecala, February 7, 1975 - December 16, 2024

In Memoriam: George M. Cecala, GSPM Political Management Class of 2003

We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of GSPM alumnus, George M. Cecala, 49, a devoted husband, father, community leader, and friend.

Mastering the Room Podcast continues to go strong!

In the next episode of the Mastering the Room podcast, Casey sits down with author Brian Klaas to discuss chaos theory and its impact on social systems.

Alex Orfinger and Lesley Lopez sitting in chairs opposite one another

WBJ Executive Insights Video with Alex Orfinger, Publisher & Lesley Lopez

We are thrilled to showcase the latest installment of Washington Business Journal Executive Insights, featuring Alex Orfinger in conversation with Lesley Lopez.

GW Today Election 2024

Post-Election Poll Shows Eroding Trust in Government and Sources of Information

A recent survey by GSPM reveals a significant decline in Americans' trust in government and information sources.

In-Depth Election Insights from GSPM Faculty Experts

Journalists rely on trusted voices to provide context and in-depth analysis during pivotal news events, including Todd Belt, Casey Burgat and Matt Dallek.

Congratulations! Erin Houchin, 9th Congressional District, Indiana and Johnny Olszewski, 2nd Congressional District, Maryland

Breaking News: GSPM Alumni Win on Both Sides of the Aisle

Congratulations to two GSPM alumni for winning their congressional races last week.