2020 CPS Commencement
Please join Toni Marsh, College Marshal, as she kicks off our 2020 Virtual Commencement Celebration. You will be able to access all components of the ceremony at your own pace. Highlights include:
- Remarks from our Dean
- Commencement address from our Commencement Speaker
- Message from our Student Speaker
- Presentation of awards
- Roll call of the graduates by program
Toni Marsh, College Marshal.
Celebration Program
Please download the program PDF to view digitally and follow along with the ceremony, or print at home.
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Number of programs awarding degrees
500+
Number of 2020 graduates in the
College of Professional Studies
300,000
The Class of 2020 joins a worldwide community of GW alumni living in more than 150 different countries.
A Message from Dean Deering
Christopher J. Deering, Interim Dean, College of Professional Studies.
Christopher J. Deering currently serves as the interim dean for the College of Professional Studies. He is also a professor of Political Science at GW.
Our Distinguished Speaker
Albert R. Wynn, Distinguished Commencement Speaker.
The Honorable Albert R. Wynn is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Maryland’s 4th Congressional District. While in the House, he served on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, most recently as Chairman of its Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, and as a member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. While on the Energy and Commerce Committee, Albert also served on the Health and Telecommunications Subcommittees. In the early part of his congressional career, he was a member of the Financial Services Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee. He was appointed a Senior Democratic Whip and served as Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee (PAC).
Our Student Speaker
Heather Salib, Student Commencement Speaker & Paralegal Studies Class of 2020.
Student Speaker Heather Salib shares insights on how the Paralegal Studies Master of Professional Studies program was the perfect fit to help her continue her professional journey after being out of the workforce. Before coming to GW, she served as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Volta Region of Ghana working on HIV/AIDS education, girl child development, and health and hygiene education, as well as raised a family. She holds an associate degree in Radiologic Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Administration.
Our Award Winners
Dr. Richard F. Southby
Police Science Prize
Recipient: Kimberly Cecelia Lawrence,
Police and Security Studies
Founding Dean
Arterton Award
Recipient: Kevin Michael Ryan,
Legislative Affairs
Mark and Debbie Kennedy Frontiers of Freedom Award
Recipient: Christopher John Matthai,
Legislative Affairs
Undergraduate Distinguished Scholar Award
Recipient: Aaron Young, Integrated Information, Science and Technology
Graduate Distinguished Scholar Award
Recipient: Adriane Simone Brown,
Strategic Public Relations
Faculty Excellence Award
Recipient: Karen Vahouny,
Strategic Public Relations
Presentation of Graduates
Please select your program below for a special presentation of the graduates.
- Bachelor of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity
- Bachelor of Professional Studies in Integrated Information, Science & Technology
- Bachelor of Professional Studies in Police and Security Studies
- Master of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity Strategy & Information Management
- Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security/Security & Safety Leadership
- Master of Professional Studies in Landscape Design
- Master of Professional Studies in Law Firm Management
- Master of Professional Studies in Legislative Affairs
- Master of Professional Studies in Paralegal Studies
- Master of Professional Studies in Political Communication and Governance
- Master of Professional Studies in Political Management
- Master of Professional Studies in Publishing
- Master of Professional Studies in Strategic Public Relations
- Master of Professional Studies in Sustainable Urban Planning
Charge to the Graduates
Christopher J. Deering, Interim Dean, College of Professional Studies.
GW Fight Song
The George Washington University Fight Song performed at the 2017 GW Commencement on the National Mall by the University Wind Ensemble and directed by Dr. Robert Birch.
Hail to the Buff,
Hail to the Blue,
Hail to the Buff and Blue!
All our lives we'll be proud to say,
We hail from GW!
Go Big Blue!
Oh, by George, we're happy we can say,
We're GW, here to show the way, so
Raise high the Buff!
Raise high the Blue!
Loyal to GW
You bet we're
Loyal to GW!
Fight!
Singing of the GW Alma Mater
GW Alma Mater sung by Dr. Natalie K. Houghtby-Haddon, associate director, GW Center for Excellence in Public Leadership and assistant professor in the College of Professional Studies.
GW ALMA MATER
Hail Alma Mater
To thy spirit guiding,
Knowledge thy closest friend
In its strength abiding,
Pledge we fidelity
Ne'er its place resigning,
Hail thee George Washington!