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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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Provost Leadership Transition
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Provost Christopher Alan Bracey will return to GW Law faculty following distinguished service at the end of June, Dean John Lach Appointed Interim Provost

GW Year in Review: 2024-2025
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As this academic year draws to a close, I invite you to take a moment to reflect with me on what we’ve accomplished together as OneGW.
