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Stories of Impact

Read stories from Columbian College of Arts & Sciences featuring some of our standout alumni, generous donors and others who have made a difference in the CCAS community.
 

GW parent Ulvi Kasimov (center) endowed a fund to support graduate fellowships in the Art Therapy Program.

$1 Million Gift Opens Doors for Artists Who Heal

GW parents Ulvi and Reykhan Kasimov gave $1 million to endow a fund supporting graduate fellowships in GW’s Art Therapy Program.

Jarva Weiss, a white woman with medium length silver hair, sits on a white Adirondack chair. There is a lake and a smattering of trees behind her. On the right is her husband, Daniel Weiss. He has short, dark hair with silver in it as well. The couple are holding hands.

Giving Back: For Alumna, Scholarships Spark Opportunities

A scholarship helped alumna Sandra Jarva Weiss, BA ’80, JD ’83, meet her husband and make only-at-GW memories. Now she’s helping students write their own stories.