Mark S. Wrighton (left), President, The George Washington University, speaks with Mark Warner (right), United States Senator from Virginia at the GW Business & Policy Forum: Attacking Cybersecurity Risk on April 25. | |
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Dear CPS Community,
I hope this message finds you well. April has been an exciting month for our college, with several noteworthy events and updates to share.
First, I am thrilled to report that CPS, SEAS, GW Law, and the GW School of Business co-sponsored the inaugural GW Business & Policy Forum: Attacking Cybersecurity Risk. Over 300 attendees joined us for this event, which featured keynote speaker Virginia Senator Mark Warner and other notable industry leaders. The participants gained invaluable insights and opportunities for interaction as we tackled the most significant issues related to the ever-evolving landscape. These issues have profound implications for global business, markets and regulation. Our discussion provided a professional and comprehensive understanding of the topic at hand.
The day concluded with a productive networking session, fostering deeper conversations and potential partnerships. I extend my sincere gratitude to all who helped bring this ‘only at GW experience’ to life!
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CPS Dean Liesl Riddle introduces Panel III: The Implications of the National Cyber Strategy - Potential Impacts on the Private Sector Partnership with Government. | |
Faculty member and program director Connie Uthoff (far right), Cybersecurity Strategy & Info. Management Program, speaks on Panel III about the National Cyber Strategy. | |
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Additionally, our strategic plan is in its final stages, and our six pillars reflect our unique community of students, faculty, and staff. I would like to thank everyone who participated in our All Hands meeting on April 5th. Your input was critical in galvanizing and putting into action our roadmap for the next five years.
As we approach one of my favorite times of the year, Commencement, I am honored to announce our college speaker, Ms. Lourdes Tiglao. A GW alumna and Biden appointee, Lourdes is currently the director of the Center for Women Veterans at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She is a U.S. Air Force veteran and an accomplished business, nonprofit management, advocacy, and healthcare professional with extensive experience in leadership roles in the military, healthcare, nonprofit, and tech sectors. We are confident that her words will inspire us all on May 20th.
Furthermore, I am proud to introduce our student speaker, Kristian Maldonado, from the Sustainable Urban Planning program. Kristian, who comes from a multicultural Latino and LGBT+ background, aspires to contribute to the betterment of global society through his work in urban planning. He will be finishing his studies this summer.
Please visit our CPS.COMMENCEMENT.GWU.EDU website for all the latest updates.
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Distinguished Speaker: Ms. Lourdes Tiglao, Director, Center for Women Veterans, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. | |  |
Student Speaker: Kristian Maldonado, MPS '23 (Sustainable Urban Planning Program). | | |
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Lastly, thank you to all who donated to CPS and GSPM on Giving Day. We achieved our target and I look forward to next year’s outreach as we will only exceed our goal as our community continues to come together to support our students and initiatives.
Warm regards,
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Liesl Riddle, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Professional Studies
George Washington University
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2023 GSPM Alumni Achievement Awards | | |
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Congratulations to this year’s GSPM Alumni Achievement Award recipients Erin Houchin, GSPM '12, U.S. House Representative and Scott Suozzi, GSPM '02, Commander, JAG Corps, U.S. Navy (Ret.). They will be honored for their achievements May 17 when the GSPM community gathers to celebrate their success and toast the 2023 graduating class.
More info about the 2023 awardees
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Homeland Security Advisory Board Meets First Time In-Person | |
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The Homeland Security Advisory Board held its first in-person annual meeting April 20th. The board members, senior-level industry professionals with extensive operational and leadership experience, will provide support and advice to the homeland security programs.
More info about the Homeland Security Advisory Board
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KUDOS & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP | |
Sustainable Urban Planning Program Reaccredited by the Planning Accreditation Board | | | |
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The Sustainable Urban Planning (SUP) master’s degree program has received a positive reaccreditation report by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB). The PAB accreditation is a high academic standard that recognizes professional planning programs in North America on the basis of performance, integrity, and quality.
More info
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Paralegal Studies Faculty Member Lisa Leibow Admitted to the Supreme Court Bar | | | |
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Congratulations to faculty member Lisa Leibow, J.D. for being sworn in as a member of the highest court in the nation. She was admitted March 21st to the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court before all nine U.S. Supreme Court Justices.
More info
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Homeland Master’s Ranked #1 Best Online College | | | |
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The Homeland Security master’s degree was ranked #1 by OnlineU.com for 2023’s Best Online Colleges for Salary Score. According to OnlineU.com, the Salary Score methodology is based on median alumni earnings in the year after graduating. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education.
More info
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CPS Distinguished Scholar Recognized at GW Academic Honors Ceremony | | |
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Mei Li Chen, BPS ‘23, fourth from the left in gray suit, pictured with GW President Mark S. Wrighton, far left, and Provost Christopher Alan Bracey, far right, with other 2023 Distinguished Scholars.
GW celebrated its highest achieving and most distinguished student scholars in late April, recognizing a total of 210 students including nine Distinguished Scholars.
This year, CPS selected Mei Li Chen, an information technology major, as our 2023 Distinguished Scholar, for excelling both in and out of the classroom. GW Today story
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Robots and Cybersecurity: Cyber Professor Reflects on Industry Trends | | | |
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Faculty member Connie Uthoff recently wrote an article for the spring 2023 issue of the United States Cybersecurity Magazine about robots and cybersecurity. Uthoff is an assistant professor and program director of the master’s degree in Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management program.
Read her article
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Dean Speaks About Stackable Credentials in Higher Ed | | | |
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Dean Liesl Riddle spoke April 17 at the annual ASU+GSV Summit, which connects leading minds focused on transforming society and business around learning and work. She was part of the distinguished panel “LEGO Towers, Not Ivory: The Power and Promise of Stackable Credentials in Higher Ed.”
Watch the session on YouTube
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UPCOMING STUDENT & COMMUNITY EVENTS | |
Comments from Dr. Scott White | |
Comments from Dr. Todd Belt | |
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USA Today quoted Todd Belt, director of the political management program in the Graduate School of Political Management, in the article “Biden steers clear of talking about possible Trump indictment ahead of 2024 campaign,’’ by Joey Garrison.
Sinclair Broadcast Group in the article “Trump indicted: Charges could give former president a party boost in '24 race,’’ by Cory Smith.
Sinclair Broadcast Group in the article “Here's how Trump's indictment could impact other cases under investigation,’’ by Cory Smith.
South China Morning Post in the article “Donald Trump’s indictment puts New York police on alert for possible violence by supporters,’’ by Robert Delaney.
Spectrum News spoke to Todd Belt, director of the political management program in the Graduate School of Political Management, about the indictment of former President Trump.
Sinclair Broadcast Group quoted Todd Belt, director of the political management program in the Graduate School of Political Management, in the article “Felony charges aren't expected to slow Trump's bid for the White House,’’ by Cory Smith.
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Sinclair Broadcast Group quoted Todd Belt in the article “Recession fears will impact run for the White House, experts say,’’ by Dee Dee Gatton and Jillian Smith.
The Hill quoted Todd Belt in the article “Why Ron DeSantis is fighting with Disney,’’ by Karl Evers-Hillstrom.
Hearst TV about former President Trump’s legal troubles.
Sinclair Broadcast Group about how people’s finances will affect how they vote.
Sinclair Broadcast Group quoted Todd Belt, director of the political management program in the Graduate School of Political Management, in the article “South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott might emerge as GOP alternative to Trump,’’ by Cory Smith.
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Comments from Dr. Casey Burgat | |
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DC News Now spoke to Casey Burgat, director of the legislative affairs program in the Graduate School of Political Management.
Spectrum News quoted Casey Burgat, director of the legislative affairs program in the Graduate School of Political Management, in the article “Sen. McConnell remains silent on Trump’s charges,’’ by Julia Benbrook.
Spectrum News in the article “Looking back at House Republican majority's first 100 days,’’ by Taurean Small and Carl Brewer.
Hearst TV on the impact of absent senators.
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WGAL-NBC8, Lancaster, Pa., in the article “Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman returns to work at US Senate,’’ by Barbara Barr.
Hearst TV about President Biden’s re-election plans.
Sinclair Broadcast Group quoted Casey Burgat, director of the legislative affairs program in the Graduate School of Political Management, in the article “Who will budge? McCarthy, Biden in a debt ceiling stalemate,’’ by Cory Smith.
Fox News quoted Casey Burgat, associate professor of political management, in the article “House Republicans take on Empire state of mind amid debt ceiling standoff, Trump indictment,’’ by Chad Pergram.
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Comments from Dr. Matt Dallek | | |
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Washington Monthly featured a book written by Matthew Dallek, professor of political management, in the article “Birch of a Nation,’’ by Jacob Heilbrunn.
New Republic
Tenured Radical Podcast
The New York Times, Matthew Dallek, professor of political management, authored the article “How Fox Helped Break the American Right.’’
USA Today in the article, "What happens after Trump indictment?" Mug shot, fingerprints (usatoday.com)
USA Today in the article “Will Trump's indictment hurt his campaign? Or his rivals? The 2024 race has turned on its head.’’ By David Jackson, Phillip M. Bailey and Mabinty Quarshie.
For Politico Magazine, Matthew Dallek authored the article “Debunking a Longstanding Myth About William F. Buckley.’’
Spectrum News spoke to Matthew Dallek, professor of political management, about mass shootings and the NRA convention.
Spectrum News quoted Matthew Dallek, professor of political management, in the article “GOP rejects Senate resolution to temporarily replace Feinstein on Judiciary panel,’’ by Cassie Semyon and Reena Diamante.
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