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Apply by February 20 for the 2026 Cafritz Awards
January 16, 2026
The 23rd Calvin Cafritz Awards for Distinguished DC Government Employees are just around the corner.
GW Program Prepares Public Safety Professionals for High-Stakes Events
January 15, 2026
Emergency management leader Jason Kephart shares how GW’s new CBRNE-WMD program helped strengthen his ability to prevent and respond to public-safety threats.
Webinar Key Takeways: Venezuela After Maduro: Hope, Power, and the Hard Part Everyone Skips
Key takeaways on what comes next—and what could go wrong.
January 15, 2026
The Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM) and Global Americans hosted a timely and thought-provoking conversation on the state of Venezuela. Key takeaways and webinar recording.
GSPM Alumni and Faculty Members Named to The Hill’s Top Lobbyists 2025 List
January 14, 2026
We’re thrilled to recognize 14 outstanding GSPM alumni and adjunct faculty members named to The Hill’s Top Lobbyists 2025 list.
In Memoriam: Honoring a Member of the GSPM Alumni Community
January 14, 2026
We are saddened to share the passing of Chuluunbileg Orosoo (Chuko), a 2015 graduate of GSPM’s Political Management program.
Kudos: CPS Staff Contribute to New Book Gamify Your College Classroom
January 14, 2026
Congratulations to two colleagues in the College of Professional Studies for their contributions to the newly released book, Gamify Your College Classroom.
Podcast: Where Influence Begins: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on Empowering People to See What’s Possible
January 14, 2026
GSPM Executive Director Debbie Mucarsel-Powell joined the Chief Influencer® podcast for a powerful conversation on modern leadership.
2025 Holiday Greetings from Dean Riddle
December 19, 2025
2025 Holiday Greetings from CPS Dean Riddle, including a video message.