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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 the Next Phase of AI at GW
August 3, 2026
The university continues to build momentum in advancing our strategic framework, and central to that effort is our ongoing work to develop a cohesive and comprehensive university-wide artificial intelligence (AI) strategy.
Announcing GW’s Next Vice President and General Counsel
June 2, 2026
I am pleased to announce that Traevena Byrd has been appointed as GW’s next vice president and general counsel, effective August 4.
Update on GW, MFA and UHS Negotiations
May 26, 2026
GW, MFA, and UHS announced a definitive agreement for sustainable patient care at GW Hospital, Cedar Hill, and medical education & research at SMHS.