Graduate School of Education and Human Development

Hear from UNESCO intern Megan Blackman about her experience in the UNESCO Headquarters’ Higher education division in Paris, France! Learn more about her experience and journey to find the best Pain au Chocolate in Paris. gsehd.gwu.edu/unesco/blackma…

Shout-out to GSEHD faculty member Dr. Dwayne Wright, who has been selected as a recipient of the 2026–2027 Scholars at Risk Academic Freedom Fellowship on the U.S. Academic Freedom Track! gsehd.gwu.edu/news/wright-aw…

Congratulations to alumna Nanako Tojo, who has accepted the position of Executive Director at Kyodai Collaborative. In this role, she will support Kyoto University's international educational and research activities in North America. kyodai-collaborative.org/announcement-o…

UNESCO Fellow Ally Glasford is spending the summer working with the Office of Research and Development at the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding on projects related to global citizenship education. Learn more! gsehd.gwu.edu/unesco/glasfor…

World-class opportunities at every step. Discover how our graduate programs can help you achieve your goals. Reach out to the GSEHD admissions team today to find out how you can take your next step! 🏛️ go.gwu.edu/Admissions-Coa…

Wishing you a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend!

Join UNESCO Fellow Logan Felton for her summer at the Asia-Pacific Center of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) in Seoul, South Korea! Hear about her experiences and life in Seoul! gsehd.gwu.edu/unesco/felton-…

Congrats to alumnus Michael Burch, who has been named Principal of Alexandria City High School, which is the largest high school in Virginia. He starts this new role on July 1. Read the full announcement! ⬇️ alexandriabrief.com/alexandria-cit…

Congratulations to alumna and GSEHD's 2024 Commencement Celebration student speaker Leyla Hamidova, who joined the University of Europe for Applied Sciences as a Business Development Manager. In this role, she is responsible for student recruitment and partnership development.

We are excited to open registration for the upcoming Kotter Training’s Core Change Certification course, hosted in partnership with @KotterInc! This intensive, three-day program bridges the gap between theory and application. 🔗 Register Now: learn.kotterinc.com/courses/core-c…

We can't believe it has been a month! It was wonderful to celebrate our doctoral graduates and all their hard work. We are so proud of everything these scholars have accomplished, and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make in their respective fields 🎓

Experience GSEHD in person! Join us on June 24th at the GSEHD Office of Student Life for our next campus visit. Explore our programs, connect with our DC community, and see how we support your professional journey. ✨ Register now! go.gwu.edu/June24CampusVi…

Alumna Karen Daly is an incoming board member of the George Washington Museum and Textile Museum. She and Dr. Lotte Lent, Interim Director of the Museum Education Program, attended the museum's reception for the exhibit "Adorning the Horse." Learn more! museum.gwu.edu/adorning-horse…

Join the GSEHD Student Success Coaches on Thursday, June 18th at 12:15pm for a virtual workshop on Effective Resumes and Cover Letters, and learn how to create materials that leave a strong impression on employers. Register now! 📝 go.gwu.edu/resume-coverle…

Mark your calendar! Grounded in the visionary framework of José Esteban Muñoz’s Cruising Utopia, Dr. Z Nicolazzo, Rabbi Abby Stein, and Dr. Darin M.L. Stewart will explore radical trans futurity amidst intense political and social backlash. Register ⬇️ gwu-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Looking for your next podcast for the summer? Dr. Maggie Parker and Dr. Elisabeth Rice are bringing their expertise to new audiences through their podcasts, translating research and practice into accessible, engaging conversations. gsehd.gwu.edu/news/faculty-l…

Dr. Shaista Khilji published the piece, "Research Note: AI, Society, and the Changing Nature of Work," on Substack. This article is based on her research project in collaboration with Dr. Kevin Knudsen, Mengying Cao, and Ivy Clem. Read more ⬇️ shaistaekhilji.substack.com/p/research-not…

One more time for our graduates! It was an honor to celebrate the incredible Class of 2026. Everyone is so proud of your hard work and achievements, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter. 🎓

Still thinking about last weekend 🤩 #gsehdGRAD

What has shaped your GW journey? More of our GSEHD graduates shared some of their fondest memories during their time here. Read more to hear about the influence of being involved with the GW community. #gsehdGRAD gwtoday.gwu.edu/class-2026s-fo…