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The George Washington University (GW) has held its Commencement ceremony on the National Mall since 2006, the only university in the region to do so. Media can find a wealth of information about GW’s Commencement history and tradition, as well as facts and resources about this year’s class, ceremony and speakers.
For media inquiries, please contact the Office of Media Relations at [email protected] or 202-994-6460.
2019 Media Kit
GW 2019 Commencement Speaker: Savannah Guthrie
GW Honorary Degree Recipient 2019: Cindy Hensley McCain
GW Honorary Degree Recipient 2019: Christine Mann Darden
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Previous Years
GW 2018 Commencement Speaker: Marcia McNutt
GW Honorary Degree Recipient 2018: Elana Meyers Taylor
GW Honorary Degree Recipient 2018: Steven Knapp
2018 Media Kit
News Releases
- George Washington University Graduates 6,000 Students in Only Commencement Held on the National Mall
- National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt Will Deliver GW Commencement Address