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Class of 2025 Share GW Memories
From internships and classroom experiences to forging lifelong friendships and attending one-of-a-kind events, the CCAS Class of 2025 recalled their fondest GW memories.
Learning & Discovery
Since its founding in 2015, the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute has built communities, spearheaded scholarship and made scores of students’ dreams come true.
Student Spotlight
From Campus Leader to Truman Scholar
Junior political science and accounting major Emily-Anne Santiago was one of 54 outstanding students nationwide to receive the competitive public service scholarship.
Featured Updates
Cultivating Agile and Engaged Minds
Whether enrolling in a one-of-a-kind Dean’s Seminar, applying for a competitive research fellowship or being selected to live and breathe politics for a year, students can dive into unique learning opportunities in the nation's capital.
Learn how CCAS undergraduate students are engaged in exclusive learning opportunities.
Educating the Next Generation of Leaders
PhD student Nick Kirschner’s work with NASA on a real-world mission exemplifies our commitment to fostering future leaders in research -- and beyond.
Read about how our mission fosters leadership and innovation.
Taking Your Career to the Next Level
Ready for a transformational graduate experience? At CCAS, the whole city is our classroom, and students emerge not only with a diploma, but with experiences that could happen only at GW.
Our 90+ graduate and professional programs can put you on the path to success.
Pioneering Innovative & Impactful Research
Biology's Arnaud Martin is applying CRISPR gene editing technology to study butterflies — and make breakthroughs in understanding biodiversity.
Read about how faculty and students are addressing today’s global challenges.
Changing Lives Through Support & Service
Thanks to a generous donation from philanthropist and former U.S. Congressman Gilbert Cisneros (center) and his wife, Jacki Cisneros, the CCAS Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute has empowered Latino students at GW for more than 10 years.
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"This school has provided me with lifelong friendships, connections and opportunities. Getting to routinely attend shows at the Kennedy Center, meeting Kerry Washington and interning on Capitol Hill are some of the most memorable moments from my time as a Revolutionary."
Maureen Rafter
BA ‘24, American Studies and Music
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