GWU  

Founded in 1821, George Washington University is the largest research university in Washington, D.C. In 2023, GW was invited to join the Association of American Universities, making it the only member of the research university organization in Washington, D.C.The university offers degree programs in seventy-one disciplines, enrolling around 11,500 undergraduate and 15,000 graduate students. These students come from over 140 countries and will become part of GW’s current 320,000 alumni worldwide. 

GWSB 

In the spirit of innovation, GW School of Business was established in 1928. The school has a rich history, reflecting the evolving demands of business education and the broader changes in the global economy. Notable GW business alumni include Lee Kun-hee (MBA), former chairman of Samsung who is credited with transforming the company into one of the largest electronics manufacturers, Scott Kirby (MS), CEO of United Airlines, Kathy J. Warden (MBA), President and CEO of Northrop Grumman and John F.W. Rogers (BA), Executive Vice President, Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Goldman Sachs. Several other notable individuals have served as trustees, including two presidents, John Quincy Adams and Ulysses S. Grant, and Alexander Graham Bell. Notable alumni, faculty, and affiliates include 16 foreign heads of state or government, 28 United States senators, 27 United States governors, 18 U.S. cabinet members, and five Nobel laureates. 

Washington, D.C., has over 175 embassies, ambassador's residences, and international cultural centers. The city is home to one of the world's largest diplomatic communities. In 2024, 20 companies with headquarters in the D.C. area were on the Fortune 500 list, including Amazon, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, The Boeing Co., and Lockheed Martin. Other well-known government institutions like the World Bank and International Monetary Fund are located on the George Washington University campus. Read more about us at our website - GW School of Business | The George Washington University