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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 content 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.

10/20/2026

Let's find a way to accelerate your professional opportunities with a master's from CPS.

Choose from:
• Cybersecurity Strategy & Information Management
• Homeland Security
• Paralegal Studies
• Publishing
• Sustainable Urban Planning

Connect with CPS at cps.gwu.edu

Save the date for our November info sessions. Talk to our admissions team and have your questions answered in real time....
10/19/2026

Save the date for our November info sessions. Talk to our admissions team and have your questions answered in real time.

Browse all upcoming events: https://cps.gwu.edu/events

Join us for one of our upcoming info sessions to explore how you can advance your career goals. Browse all upcoming even...
10/12/2026

Join us for one of our upcoming info sessions to explore how you can advance your career goals.

Browse all upcoming events: https://cps.gwu.edu/events

We're proud to be part of the conversation at the Uniting Women in Cyber (UWIC) Conference! 🔐Today, Dean Liesl Riddle an...
10/08/2026

We're proud to be part of the conversation at the Uniting Women in Cyber (UWIC) Conference! 🔐

Today, Dean Liesl Riddle and Connie Uthoff, Program Director of Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management (CSIM) and Assistant Professor at the George Washington University College of Professional Studies, are representing GW at this inspiring event hosted by The Cyber Guild.

As proud sponsors, we're excited to support an event dedicated to advancing women in cybersecurity, fostering inclusive leadership, and strengthening the next generation of cyber professionals.

At GW CPS, we're preparing the next generation of cybersecurity leaders through innovative programs, including our Master of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management (CSIM) and our new Cyber Executive Master's Program. Both programs equip professionals with the strategic expertise, leadership skills, and real-world insights needed to navigate today's evolving cybersecurity landscape.

We're proud to support opportunities that empower women, advance innovation, and strengthen the cybersecurity workforce.

Learn more about UWIC: https://thecyberguild.org/uwic/

, Liesl Riddle, Connie Uthoff, Debbie Sallis

Meet Professional Access Roundtable Discussion Leader 🔹 Anna Nissinen - Sustainable Urban Planning Nissinen is the Chief...
10/06/2026

Meet Professional Access Roundtable Discussion Leader 🔹 Anna Nissinen - Sustainable Urban Planning

Nissinen is the Chief Economic Development Officer for Arlington County, Virginia, and Director of Arlington Economic Development. She leads Arlington’s strategy to advance economic competitiveness, expand opportunity, and support the long-term community prosperity in one of America’s most consequential urban economies at the heart of the National Capital Region. Ms. Nissinen oversees Arlington’s economic development portfolio, including business investment, entrepreneurship and small business development, innovation and ecosystem partnerships, commercial real estate, tourism, cultural affairs, and strategic initiatives that strengthen Arlington’s commercial tax base, economic resilience, and long-term competitiveness.

Be a part of the conversation with Nissinen or one of our other discussion leaders:
🔹 Angela Anderson, Director, Marine Corps University Press
🔹 Sylvia Burns, Leadership Advisor, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Retired)
🔹 Kevin Coroneos, Director of Digital Strategy, Investment Company Institute
🔹 Colby Jenkins, Assistant Secretary of War for Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism, U.S. Department of War
🔹 Chris Kraft, Information Officer/Chief AI Officer, U.S. Secret Service
🔹 Dr. Chris Rodriguez, Assistant City Administrator, Government of the District of Columbia

This is an in-person event, Friday, October 9, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
at the GW Arlington Education Center.

DEADLINE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT IS OCT. 7
REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/4rw19k7

Fall 2026 Professional Access RoundtableDo not miss this in-person event. ✅ Meet experienced alumni and industry profess...
10/05/2026

Fall 2026 Professional Access Roundtable
Do not miss this in-person event.

✅ Meet experienced alumni and industry professionals.
✅ Get a unique opportunity to explore key topics shaping your field of interest.
✅ Be a part of roundtable conversations and network with your peers.

In-Person - GW Arlington Education Center
Friday, October 9 • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/47nFWzH

Meet Professional Access Roundtable Discussion Leader 🔹 Chris Kraft - Cybersecurity & Homeland SecurityKraft is a season...
10/05/2026

Meet Professional Access Roundtable Discussion Leader 🔹 Chris Kraft - Cybersecurity & Homeland Security

Kraft is a seasoned executive and technology leader with extensive experience driving transformational change across the public and private sectors. Currently serving as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the U.S. Secret Service, he oversees enterprise IT operations, software, and cybersecurity, managing a $100M annual budget and a workforce of 400 personnel. In this role, he has implemented initiatives to streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and align technology with mission-critical priorities, including advancing the agency’s adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for protective operations.

Be a part of the conversation with Kraft or one of our other discussion leaders:
🔹 Angela Anderson, Director, Marine Corps University Press
🔹 Sylvia Burns, Leadership Advisor, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Retired)
🔹 Kevin Coroneos, Director of Digital Strategy, Investment Company Institute
🔹 Colby Jenkins, Assistant Secretary of War for Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism, U.S. Department of War
🔹 Anna Nissinen, Chief Economics Officer, Arlington County Government
🔹 Dr. Chris Rodriguez, Assistant City Administrator, Government of the District of Columbia

This is an in-person event, Friday, October 9, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
at the GW Arlington Education Center.

DEADLINE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT IS OCT. 7
REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/4rw19k7

Join us this Wednesday as we discuss timely topics in our legal system!GW College of Professional Studies Vice Dean and ...
10/05/2026

Join us this Wednesday as we discuss timely topics in our legal system!

GW College of Professional Studies Vice Dean and Professor Toni Marsh, JD, and Program Director of Paralegal Studies Crystal DeVoss Mahany, MA, MPS, lead a lively discussion of our legal system and challenge us to consider all sides of the issues.

We will review the biggest cases from last term, a preview of what promises to be the most important cases in the upcoming term, and a look behind the curtain of the shadow docket, plus exciting extras, including SCOTUS stats, a website survey, and a reading list.

Wednesday, October 7 • 1 PM - 2 PM EDT

Register at https://bit.ly/4dVhrgO

Meet Professional Access Roundtable Discussion Leader 🔹 Chris Rodriguez - Sustainable Urban Planning & Political Managem...
10/05/2026

Meet Professional Access Roundtable Discussion Leader 🔹 Chris Rodriguez - Sustainable Urban Planning & Political Management

Dr. Chris Rodriguez is the Assistant City Administrator for the District of Columbia. He is responsible for cross-agency collaboration and service delivery for the city’s 38,000 employees, which includes the Departments of General Services, Human Resources, Risk Management, Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining, and Contracting and Procurement, as well as the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, responsible for all technology operations and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. Dr. Rodriguez chairs DC’s AI Task Force, which is charged with reviewing, approving, and implementing innovative AI projects across District Government.

Be a part of the conversation with Rodriguez or one of our other discussion leaders:
🔹 Angela Anderson, Director, Marine Corps University Press
🔹 Sylvia Burns, Leadership Advisor, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Retired)
🔹 Kevin Coroneos, Director of Digital Strategy, Investment Company Institute
🔹 Colby Jenkins, Assistant Secretary of War for Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism, U.S. Department of War
🔹 Chris Kraft, Information Officer/Chief AI Officer, U.S. Secret Service
🔹 Anna Nissinen, Chief Economics Officer, Arlington County Government

This is an in-person event, Friday, October 9, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
at the GW Arlington Education Center.

DEADLINE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT IS OCT. 7
REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/4rw19k7

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