The George Washington University - College of Professional Studies

The George Washington University - College of Professional Studies CPS offers undergraduate and graduate programs that address the requirements of adults working in emerging and rapidly changing professions.

The programs of the College of Professional Studies (CPS) are designed with the requirements of adult learners and working professionals in mind. CPS offers undergraduate and graduate programs that address the competency requirements of adults working in emerging and rapidly changing professions. The College’s innovative programs are typically co-developed through collaboration among University co

ntent specialists and outside partners – government agencies, professional associations, consulting organizations, and business and industry leaders. CPS programs draw from multiple academic disciplines and are delivered in flexible formats: face-to-face, online, or a blend of both. By combining University faculty experts with accomplished practitioners, the College of Professional Studies is a catalyst for academic innovation, constructing credentials for the workforce that uphold the University’s rigorous standards of academic excellence and respond to the needs of today’s professionals.

“When you tackle topics identifying vulnerabilities from stadium climate controls and transportation grids to broadcast ...
05/20/2026

“When you tackle topics identifying vulnerabilities from stadium climate controls and transportation grids to broadcast infrastructure, and brainstorm methodologies for modeling cascading failures, mapping those vulnerabilities at the convergence of digital and kinetic systems, and translating complex threat data into actionable intelligence for executive decision-makers, you need to establish a shared risk language between cybersecurity, physical security and political stakeholders to ensure defense strategies are fully integrated, not siloed,” -Liesl Riddle, PhD, Dean of GW’s College of Professional Studies

Dean Riddle's remarks from were recently quoted in the latest edition of Ed Tech magazine's "The Implications of Cyber-Physical Security Convergence in Higher Education."

Listen or read the full article at: https://bit.ly/4uvmISU

Learn more about CPS's leadership in training the next generation of Cybersecurity and Homeland Security pros at https://cps.gwu.edu/masters-programs

Join us in congratulating GW's College of Professional Studies 2026 Distinguished Scholars! 🎉 Aaron Rumble, Information ...
05/18/2026

Join us in congratulating GW's College of Professional Studies 2026 Distinguished Scholars! 🎉

Aaron Rumble, Information Technology, and Charlotte Irene Fults, Sustainable Urban Planning, have been exemplary in CPS's core competencies of strategic thinking, communication, collaboration, leadership, and ethics.

Congrats to you both!

Join us in congratulating our 2026 Dr. Richard F. Southby Police Science Prize recipient, Andy L. Heppeard. Dr. Richard ...
05/18/2026

Join us in congratulating our 2026 Dr. Richard F. Southby Police Science Prize recipient, Andy L. Heppeard.

Dr. Richard F. Southby was a faculty member at the George Washington University from 1979 to 2006, having served as department chair, associate dean, interim dean of the former School of Public Health and Health Services, distinguished professor of global health, and executive dean in the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Health Affairs. He was granted emeritus status by the Board of Trustees in 2006. Dr. Southby was the founding director of the Police Science Program in the College of Professional Studies.

Andy receives this honor for his exceptional performance in the Bachelor of Professional Studies in Homeland Security/Police and Security Studies program.

Well deserved, Andy!

💡 This year, CPS recognizes Megan Kindelan, Political Management, with the 2026 Faculty Excellence Award. This honor is ...
05/18/2026

💡 This year, CPS recognizes Megan Kindelan, Political Management, with the 2026 Faculty Excellence Award.

This honor is awarded to the part-time faculty member in the College of Professional Studies who has provided extraordinary service to the students and the college. Megan has brought both enlightened teaching and meritorious efforts to advance the college and its programs. Well done, Megan!

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!🎓🎉Your hard work, resilience, determination, and commitment have brought you to thi...
05/17/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!🎓🎉

Your hard work, resilience, determination, and commitment have brought you to this incredible milestone. Your time at GW has prepared you to move forward with knowledge and purpose.

Wherever your journey takes you, you’ll always be part of the GW community.

We can’t wait to see what you do next!

Join us in congratulating this year's CPS Alumni Achievement Award recipient, Brandon W. Graham ’20, CBRN Programs Advis...
05/14/2026

Join us in congratulating this year's CPS Alumni Achievement Award recipient, Brandon W. Graham ’20, CBRN Programs Advisor in preventive radiological/nuclear detection and mass transit & critical infrastructure security.

This year's award honors an outstanding Homeland Security program alumnus who exemplifies the CPS Value Pillars of Community, Access & Inclusivity, Respect, Progress & Impact, Applied Interdisciplinary Knowledge, and fostering Innovation Ecosystem through exceptional professional accomplishments, industry recognition, and meaningful contributions to his CPS and GWU community. As the inaugural recipient of this award, Brandon sets a precedent for excellence, leadership, and lasting impact in their field and beyond.

Congrats, Brandon!


https://cps.commencement.gwu.edu/

GW's College of Professional Studies and Graduate School of Political Management Commencement celebration is just days a...
05/13/2026

GW's College of Professional Studies and Graduate School of Political Management Commencement celebration is just days away.

We are honored to welcome Jose Carlos Linares, CEO, Overlook AI; CEO and Chief AI Officer, IG DIGITAL, as our Distinguished Speaker and Desmond M. Burgess, Legislative Affairs, as our Student Speaker to share their vision for the future with our graduates.

Jose's nearly three decades of experience spanning information technology, product and project management, strategic alliances, and market development informed his career as a distinguished polymathic executive who understands how organizations can harness technology to elevate
collaboration and performance.

Desmond is a senior active-duty U.S. Army Sergeant Major, educator, author, and Congressional Defense Fellow whose career spans military leadership, higher education instruction, and national-level legislative engagement. With more than twenty years of leadership experience, he brings a practitioner-scholar perspective grounded in operational service, institutional education, and defense policymaking at the federal level.


https://cps.commencement.gwu.edu/

🚨 New Publication AlertThe Journal of Paralegal Education and Practice, a publication spearheaded by CPS Vice Dean Toni ...
05/11/2026

🚨 New Publication Alert

The Journal of Paralegal Education and Practice, a publication spearheaded by CPS Vice Dean Toni Marsh, Executive Editor and Board Member of the American Association for Paralegal Education, has just released its second issue.

This edition highlights the strength of the GW paralegal community, including a piece by Vice Dean Toni Marsh and alumni Olivia Harker, MPS, and Samantha Panizo Baiocchi.

✨ Vol. 1 No. 2 can be accessed at https://bit.ly/4nidBSs

This is just one example of how CPS's paralegal studies community shares its expertise. Interested in advancing your paralegal career options. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NnqBJ8

According to a 2022 Legal Services Corporation report, 55% of low-income populations say the lack of access to an attorn...
05/06/2026

According to a 2022 Legal Services Corporation report, 55% of low-income populations say the lack of access to an attorney substantially impacted various aspects of their life, from finances to mental and physical health to safety and relationships.

Toni Marsh, CPS Vice Dean and former Director of the Paralegal Studies Program, shared her insights on these challenges in the Washington Lawyer May/June feature, "Mobilizing Non-Lawyers for Civil Justice Access."

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4tfrmml

Be sure to check next week's webinars and trainings from our partners at FedInsider.com. May 5 | The Next Phase of AI i...
05/01/2026

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May 5 | The Next Phase of AI in Government: What it Means For Daily Work
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