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Commemorating the Past & 
Preparing for the Future

At the George Washington University, international affairs has been part of our curriculum for 125 years. Always with a focus on excellence, we have prepared students to shape the future of diplomacy, global governance, and international affairs, defined broadly, for over a century.

 

 

 

 

"A Message From The Dean" 1898-2023, Teaching International Affairs banner with Alyssa Ayres headshot and an image of the Elliott School in the background.

 

 

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“In 1898, Columbian University of the District of Columbia established the School of Comparative Jurisprudence and Diplomacy, our school’s institutional predecessor. U.S. President William McKinley and members of his Cabinet attended the opening ceremony on November 15 of that year, and the Washington Post characterized its founding as 'the first school of its kind established in the country. The want of it is recognized by every one who has given the subject consideration.'"

 

 

"Elliott Celebrates 125 Years" 1898-2023, Teaching International Affairs; image of globe to the right and the columns in the lobby of the Elliott School to the left.

 

 

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"Students Inspiring Excellence"; Group of students standing out front of "The George Washington University Lisner Auditorium" by the schools 'The River Horse', bronze sculpture of a hippopotamus.

 

 

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"Influence and Engagement"; International Women of Elliott Leaders standing with Dean Alyssa Ayres

 

 

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"Research at Elliott: Centers, Institutes & Initiatives"; faded out globe to the right and image of the Professors Gate to the left

 

 

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"Faculty Awards, Honors and Recent Publications"; Marlene Laruelle receiving the 2023 OVPR Distinguished Career Award

 

 

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"Empowering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion"; various hands of different races one on top of the other in a circle formation

 

 

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"Alumni Creating Possibilities" 1898-2023 Teaching International Affairs, faded globe to the right, image of students sitting down at graduation to the left

 

 

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"Philanthropy Elevates Excellence" 1898-2023 Teaching International Affairs; Faculty and Students from the Space Policy Institute standing on the balcony of the City View room with the Washington Monument in the background

 

 

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