George Washington University

Make strategic investments in faculty, nurturing their intellectual diversity and providing them the resources they need to drive interdisciplinary research designed for real-world impact.
Address organizational and financial barriers to interdisciplinary research and translational work while also enhancing our capacity to spearhead large-scale, multi-institutional initiatives.
Support GW’s graduate programs by enhancing graduate curricula, fostering a strong graduate student experience, and recognizing the vital role graduate students play in sustaining GW’s research enterprise.
Position GW as a premier global convener of thought leaders across major areas of study by strengthening our capacity to facilitate the most important conversations of our time. We will actively engage GW’s broad ecosystem of faculty and alumni to develop impactful, high-visibility programs and build on existing programs such as endowed lectures.
Create a multiyear strategy to meet the full demonstrated financial need of GW’s residential undergraduate students.
Expand the access of GW students to a wide array of leadership experiences and career development opportunities through real-world curricular and co-curricular experiences that include internships, research, volunteer service, and study abroad.
Support GW students in realizing the full benefits of a liberal arts education while also ensuring they graduate with the intellectual skills necessary to navigate an ever-evolving world, from technological and data proficiency to critical thinking and empathy.
Foster a stronger sense of community and belonging for students by investing in initiatives that deepen school spirit, such as athletics, campus traditions, regularly sponsored university programs, robust student organization offerings, and other student-led programming.
Nurture a lifelong community where alumni can engage purposefully with the university and one another through career and personal development programs, tailored social opportunities, and meaningful volunteer roles, including forging connections with current students.
Build a robust staff and administrative system with the depth and expertise to advance GW’s academic and research missions. Prioritize university-wide functions that directly support student success and scholarly excellence, generate revenue, drive GW’s reputation, and manifest an environment that rewards innovation and positive impact.
Create a vibrant and welcoming campus environment through purposeful placemaking, campus beautification, and bold sustainability initiatives where the GW community can thrive while learning, living, and working.
Develop a budget model that supports GW’s financial sustainability and its institutional aspirations by making the best possible use of existing resources and identifying new and innovative sources of revenue and opportunity, such as philanthropy, holistic corporate partnerships, and leveraging GW’s intellectual property.
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Updated on 06/26/2025