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Veteran Regulator Heads Up SEC
Mary Schapiro, LAW JD ’80, is the first female chair of the Securities Exchange and Commission.
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A Rising Star on Capitol Hill
Sudafi Henry, LAW JD '02, served as a key congressional staffer for the past decade, is the director of legislative affairs for Vice President Joe Biden.
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GW Celebrates Alumni Public Service
In May, more than 100 GW alumni joined President Steven Knapp at the Sixth Annual Capitol Hill Alumni Reception, hosted by Sen. Kent Conrad and Rep. Cliff Stearns.
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Investing in Veterans Education

Veterans who want to pursue a higher education now have an easier time financing it thanks to GW’s participation in the Post-9/11 GI Bill’s Yellow Ribbon Program.
Government Relations at GW
The George Washington University’s students, faculty and alumni lend a wealth of intellectual capital to Washington’s policy deliberations, whether they occur in the White House, the U.S. Congress, the D.C. and Virginia governments, the courts or the hundreds of agencies, associations, foundations and think tanks throughout the region. GW infuses Washington’s government-related institutions with its research, experience, human capital and an army of dedicated interns.
GW Government Relations in Action
Federal Government Relations
From a prime vantage point at the heart of the nation’s capital, the George Washington University plays an active role in influencing, informing and actively observing the federal government.
D.C. Local Government Relations
The George Washington University works closely with the government of the District of Columbia to not only promote our community-based interests but also to inform local policy with cutting-edge innovations and ideas.
Virginia Government Relations
In Northern Virginia and throughout the commonwealth, The George Washington University seeks to be an engaged policy partner with Virginia’s government, business and civic leaders.
