Elliott School of International Affairs

03/01/2025

Congratulations to Fawaz Almudhaf, BA ’21, Nicole Sbitani, MA ’16, & Thomas Strouse, MA ’10!

They've been named to the Middle East Policy Council's 2025 Awards, recognizing leaders advancing U.S.-Middle East cultural, economic, & political ties across diverse fields.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from the Elliott School!

03/12/2024

This year marked Elliott School Senior Undergraduate Adviser Debbi Washington's 50th year at the university.

At the Career Milestones luncheon, she reflected on five decades of service and what’s kept her motivated through the years.

28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from the Elliott School! 🦃🍂

Today, we're grateful for our incredible students, alumni, faculty, and staff who are shaping the future of global affairs.

18/09/2024

At the Elliott School of International Affairs, we are shaping the leaders who will shape our world.

05/09/2024

We had a great turnout at the 'Careers on the Go @ Elliott' event, where students discovered new resources for career guidance and professional opportunities!

Learn more about GW Career Services ⬇️
https://careerservices.gwu.edu

05/08/2024

Elliott School's Public Affairs Department is Hiring!!

Digital Communications and Social Media staff will update and maintain the Elliott School’s social media platforms, and implement our Social Media Strategy in coordination with other staff and central communications leadership. Candidates will be working with social media platforms; the creation a...

26/07/2024

Thirteen GW undergraduates, graduates, and alumni received the 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award, including ten from the Elliott School. Congratulations to the following members of the Elliott community, who will teach, pursue graduate studies, and conduct independent research around the globe.

🌎 Caleb Torres, ESIA B.A. 19, GSEHD M.A. ‘22, English Teaching Assistant Award, Colombia
🌎 Erin Cieraszynski, ESIA B.A. ‘21, English Teaching Assistant Award, Colombia
🌎 Mavetjiua Haimbodi, ESIA B.A. ‘19, Open Study/Research Award, Namibia
🌎 Dylan Kassin, ESIA B.A. ‘24, Open Study/Research Award, Germany
🌎 Isabella Nieminen, ESIA B.A. ‘24, English Teaching Assistant Award, Georgia
🌎 Jillian O'Hara, ESIA B.A. ‘23, English Teaching Assistant Award, Uruguay
🌎 Alexandra Ravano, ESIA BA ‘23, Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award – Roma Student Initiative, Hungary
🌎 Lalitha Shanmugasundaram, ESIA B.S. ’24, Fulbright-Nehru Open Study/Research, India
🌎 Natalie Snelson, ESIA B.A. ‘24, English Teaching Assistant Award, Thailand
🌎 Desiree Winns, ESIA M.A. ‘24, Open Study/Research Award, Lithuania

17/06/2024

Considering grad school?

Join us at the APSIA online graduate school fair on July 25 and find the right International Affairs and Public Policy program for you.

Learn more and register ➡️ bit.ly/apsiajuly24

13/06/2024

Elliott School then and now!

to what an international affairs classroom looked like in 1967 vs. today.

03/06/2024

Another highlight from the 2024 commencement celebration! 🎉 🎓

Peter Eggeriding, M.A. international affairs, shares what he has to say about the invaluable experience he gained during a capstone class at the Elliott School.

"Our capstone class was phenomenal. We had Professor George Moose and some members of our group traveled to Sierra Leone, and we got to learn and explore a lot. It was very exciting and really amazing to put together a paper and learn a lot about an interesting topic. That was an awesome experience. And this whole weekend has also been phenomenal. It feels so amazing to be out at the Mall and to be celebrating with all of my friends. That’s the one thing that's sticking out right now."

31/05/2024

Looking back on an incredible 2024 Commencement celebration. 🎓

Hear what Aliyah Hunt, B.A. in International Affairs, had to say about her time at the Elliott School and her favorite memory:

"My favorite memory is studying abroad. I got to study abroad with 21 kids who were also in the school, and they became like family to me. We had the most fun. We went on the GW Madrid program, and I recommend anyone to go on it because it was the best six months of my life. We got to learn and just really immerse ourselves into culture and grow closer as a community, even though we were away from campus. That's amazing.

Now that it is graduation day, it kind of feels surreal. It's something that I've been looking forward to since freshman year, especially starting online with COVID. I couldn't wait to get in-person. And now it’s bittersweet that it's over. I'm excited for the future, but I will miss GW."

16/05/2024

Class of 2024! Congratulations on your graduation! We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in the Smith Center tomorrow at noon for the Elliott School celebration.

For more info on the event, our speakers, and for a link to view the livestream, visit: elliott.commencement.gwu.edu

02/05/2024

Finals season is here. Good Luck!

01/05/2024

We are pleased to announce Waiki Law as our 2024 Commencement Student Speaker! Ms. Law is receiving her Master of Arts in International Affairs and is dedicated to making an impact in the face of global challenges.

Read more here ⬇️
https://elliott.commencement.gwu.edu/

01/05/2024

We are pleased to announce Dr. Rajiv Shah as our 2024 Graduation Keynote Speaker! Dr. Shah currently serves as President of the Rockefeller Foundation and formerly served as the Administrator for the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

Read more here ⬇️

https://bit.ly/3JJ5YBA

16/04/2024

Join us for Paws and Relax this Thursday from 10am - 3pm! This bi-annual event is a part of our Stress Less Day. Stay pawsitive with puppies, pastries, and crafts!

09/04/2024

On April 16, join the Middle East Policy Forum and the Leadership, Ethics, and Practice Initiative for a conversation about Pulitzer Prize-winning author Steve Coll’s new book, “The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the C.I.A., and the Origins of America's Invasion of Iraq.”

Register ⬇️

The Middle East Policy Forum and the Leadership, Ethics, and Practice Initiative at the Elliott School of International Affairs will host this conversation about Pulitzer Prize-winning author Steve Coll’s new book, The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the C.I.A., and the Origins of America's Invasio...