Page Through the CCAS Alumni and Faculty Bookcase
A tour through local politics, a peek inside the Supreme Court and a trip into the ancient past all highlight a library of recent titles by CCAS alumni & faculty.
Alumni & Giving
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Alumni and Giving
Philanthropy plays a vital role in shaping the success of GW’s Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. Alumni and donors are critical to our mission to create real-world impact through an engaged and inclusive liberal arts education, pioneering and innovative research and civic engagement.
Through their achievement in communities that span the globe—and giving back through their time, talent and philanthropic support—our alumni and donors are the driving force behind GW’s legacy of excellence.
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Monumental CCAS Alumni
Yvonne Orji, BA '05, Sociology
Nigerian-American actress and comedian Yvonne Orji is best known for her role in the television series "Insecure," for which she has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and three NAACP Image Awards. Dedicated to philanthropy, she has volunteered in Liberia with Population Services International.
Josh Balk, BA '02, Political Science
Farmed animals lead better lives thanks to the work of Josh Balk, vice president of farm animal protection for The Humane Society of the United States. Balk is also co-founder of Eat Just, a food technology company which develops and markets plant-based alternatives to conventionally-produced egg products.
Dana Bash, BA '93, Political Communication
Journalist Dana Bash’s storied career at CNN began as a producer of weekend programming and has led to her current roles as the network’s chief political correspondent and co-anchor of CNN’s Sunday morning show.
You Make a Difference
New Endowment Memorializes Beloved Professor’s Impact
History and Classics’ Professor Diane Harris Cline was remembered as a devoted educator. A gift honoring her legacy will aid students.
Data Science Students Map a Mission for Ukraine
As winter sets in, Ukrainians face harsh temperatures in war-torn homes. But CCAS students are using their data science skills to map out a rescue plan.
“The Harlan Fellowship offered a focused and immersive experience, which deepened my understanding, enhanced my practical skills, and provided valuable networking opportunities. ... Hands-on engagement in a lab — beyond my class work — translates theoretical knowledge into tangible outcomes, empowering my academic and professional growth."
Margarita Kyza-Karavioti
Biological Sciences Major