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President Ellen M. Granberg and Provost Christopher Alan Bracey congratulated GW's 2025 Distinguished Scholars on Tuesday, April 22, in the Grand Ballroom at University Student Center. (Abby Greenawalt/For GW Today)

GW Recognizes Top Scholars at 2025 Academic Honors Ceremony

President Ellen M. Granberg and Provost Christopher Alan Bracey congratulated nine Distinguished Scholars including Cecilia Culver, a double major in economics and statistics.

Former GW Economics Student's Debut on CNN News

Former GW Econ student Elisabeth Buchwald debuts on CNN News as the Chief Tariff Reporter.

Cecilia Culver

GW Economics & Statistics Double Major Receives CCAS Distinguished Scholar Award

Cecilia Culver has been named to received the CCAS Distinguished Scholar Award.


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Professor Irene Foster delivers a lecture

Seminars

The department hosts seminars on a variety of topics throughout the year. Seminars are held in the John W. Kendrick Seminar Room, Monroe Hall Room 321, unless otherwise noted.

Alumni Hani Kawar presenting his research at the alumni lecture series

Alumni Lecture Series

Alumni and friends are invited to the GW Alumni Lecture Series in Economics. Lectures are delivered by faculty and visiting economists, and are followed by a networking reception open to all attendees.

A group of young diplomats and H.E. Ambassador Dr. Sameh Aboul Enein, Assistant Foreign Minister of Egypt and Director of the Egyptian Diplomatic Institute visits GW

Co-Sponsored Events

The department co-sponsors many events throughout the year with the Elliott School of International Affairs. See the Elliott School events calendar for details.

Joann Weiner, Associate Professor of Economics and Director of Applied Economics M.A. program, hosted a farewell dinner at il Canale in Georgetown with students who entered the Applied Economics M.A. program in 2017.

Applied Economics Events

The MS program hosts information sessions and workshops, visiting speakers, social gatherings and orientations for new students.

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