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Ellen M. Granberg
19th President of the George Washington University
Ellen M. Granberg is the 19th President of the George Washington University, a preeminent research university and the largest institution of higher education in the nation’s capital.
An accomplished academic leader, Dr. Granberg has a record of strengthening teaching and research excellence across disciplines, supporting a diverse and inclusive community of students, faculty, and staff, and collaborating with all stakeholders to drive transformative change and increase institutional prominence. She became the first woman to serve as GW’s President when she took office on July 1, 2023.
Previously, Dr. Granberg served as Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and was a professor and senior leader at Clemson University.
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Raising Higher: OneGW's Path to Preeminence
GW’s strategic framework is a bold roadmap for our third century—aligning our community as OneGW to generate impactful scholarship, strengthen student success, and sustain a culture of excellence across the university.
Recent University News
Announcing Select Title Changes and Organizational Alignments
October 28, 2025
President Granberg announces changes to the titles and reporting lines of several members of the university’s leadership team.
Charting a Bold Future: Launching GW's Strategic Framework
October 21, 2025
We are proud to announce the launch of GW’s new strategic framework, Raising Higher: OneGW’s Path to Preeminence.
Reflecting on the Challenges Facing GW
October 15, 2025
President Granberg shares thoughts on some of the main issues facing GW and provides more insight into how we are implementing our guiding principles.
Update on Changes Within our Team
September 30, 2025
Over the past several weeks, unit leaders have made every effort to take great care and consideration before making such consequential personnel decisions.