Honoring Donors
Your generosity is important to us
GW values the generosity of our donors, and we know how to say "thank you".
Donor recognition societies at The George Washington University honor the commitment and cumulative giving of our most generous supporters. These societies bring donors into a special community that enjoys exclusive access to our University leadership and involvement in special events.
Members of GW’s three most prestigious societies – L’ Enfant Society, the 1821 Benefactors and George Washington Society – each receive a distinctive medallion cast with the image of President George Washington that is traced to the 18th century statue by Jean-Antoine Houdon. Since 1991, a bronze cast of the original sculpture has stood at the entrance of University Yard on the GW campus.
Naming Opportunities
Naming a tangible piece of GW does far more than commemorate your contribution or honor someone special to you. It tells future generations that GW played an important role in your life.
Celebrating Scholarships and Fellowships
GW brought together scholarship recipients and the donors who support their dreams.
- Learn more at GWToday
- Watch the 2012 Power & Promise Video
Global Growth and Innovation
The GW Global Forum in Seoul brought together expert faculty, alumni, and international leaders to discuss economic growth and democratization, featuring keynote speakers General Colin Powell, and Chris Anderson, Wired Editor in Chief.
Heritage Society
The Heritage Society honors alumni, friends, faculty and staff who support GW through a bequest intention, charitable gift annuity, charitable trust or other planned giving.
Luther Rice Society
Since 1968, the Luther Rice Society has recognized distinguished GW alumni and friends who annually contribute $1,000 or more. It also acknowledges recent graduates who contribute at a lower level.
The GW Experience
Students
An Incubator for Ideas
GW student entrepreneurs may apply for spots in entrepreneurship incubator.
A Home Away from Home
Twins study medicine and public health at George Washington.
Student Co-Produces New Album
George Washington student José Curbelo helped produce an album of northern Uruguayan music for Smithsonian Folkways.
A Call to Service
GW students traveled to Guatemala, Honduras, Los Angeles, New Orleans and Puerto Rico as part of the fourth annual Alternative Winter Break program.
Faculty
Teaching Campaigning in Cairo
GSPM professors teach practical skills to emerging politicians in Egypt.
South African Youth Perform at GW
Latest collaboration between Professor of Theatre Leslie Jacobson and the Bokamoso Youth Centre premieres Friday.
A Life-Changing Course
Today’s reading by Aryeh Lev Stollman, author of “The Far Euphrates,” is the first of six from visiting artists in this spring’s Jewish Literature Live course.
Alumni
Medical Alumni Can ‘Adopt a Doc’
New scholarship program enables graduates to put a face and name to donations.
GW Alumni, Graduate Student Win Fulbrights
Fifteen alumni and one doctoral student will conduct research around the globe with 2011-12 Fulbrights.
Furry Friend Gets Kids Excited About Learning
George Washington alumna helped create a curriculum for elementary school students centered on the dog who used to serve as the postal service’s mascot.