National Council Member Named President of Five Blocks
February 16, 2026
Veteran communication and reputation strategist and SMPA Media and Public Affairs Council member Howard Opinsky, BA '91, has been named the president of Five...
Planet Forward Summit Looks to the Next Generation of Sustainability Storytellers
The two-day national conference focused on clear and compelling storytelling methods that make an impact.
February 16, 2026
Bringing together communicators and innovators, the 2018 Planet Forward Summit sought to discover ways to make facts, data and ideas in sustainability both...
SMPA Institute Presents Inaugural Award for Leadership in Public Diplomacy to Tennessee Senator
SMPA's Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication recognizes Senator Bob Corker for his leadership.
February 16, 2026
The George Washington University Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication (IPDGC) presented the inaugural Walter Roberts Award for...
Thompson Elected President of Premier Investigative Journalism Organization
Professor Cheryl W. Thompson makes history as first African-American board president of Investigative Reporters & Editors.
February 16, 2026
School of Media and Public Affairs associate professor Cheryl W. Thompson was elected president of Investigative Reporters & Editors during the...
My Summer in Phoenix with iHeartRadio
February 16, 2026
When I chose to attend GW’s School of Media and Public Affairs, I knew the experiences in store would shape the way I see and interact with the world around me.
Alumni on the Campaign Trail
February 16, 2026
SMPA alumni are running for office and the driving force behind midterm campaigns all across the country.
SMPA Alumni Named to the CBS News 2020 Campaign Team
February 16, 2026
Four SMPA alumni have been named to the CBS News 2020 Campaign Team.
Political Communicators Tackle Ethics Questions
SMPA Launches the Project on Ethics in Political Communication Led by Professor Peter Loge
February 16, 2026
The School of Media and Public Affairs launched the Project on Ethics in Political Communication on Tuesday, March 5, with a panel discussion on how to...
Over $135,000 Awarded to Students at 2019 SMPA Celebration Night
February 16, 2026
The School of Media and Public Affairs hosted the second annual SMPA Celebration Night on Thursday, April 25, featuring the announcement of over $135,000...
SMPA Inaugural Friday Fun Workshops
February 16, 2026
SMPA has launched Friday Fun A/V Workshops for the Fall 2019 semester.