A Look at GW's 2017 Ceremony

sen. tammy duckworth at the commencement podium

 

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) 

Sen. Tammy Duckworth — a combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient — spoke of perseverity in the face of adversity.

Lt. Gen. nadja west speaking at a podium

 

Lt. Gen. Nadja West

The 44th surgeon general of the United States Army implored graduating students to not be skeptical in determing what's possible for their future. 

Marty Baron speaking at the commencement podium

 

Marty Baron

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post editor spoke about the importance of journalism in today's political environment.

Angela Sako speaking at the podium

 

Student Speaker Angela Sako

The two-time graduate and Presidential Administrative Fellow touched on the idea of welcoming and embracing uncertainty, challenges and differences of opinion.

 

a look at all of the special moments from commencement day

 

Relive Commencement Highlights

 

we asked students what they'll remember most about their time at gw

 

GW Graduates, What Will Stick With You?

 

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