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2025 Holiday Greetings from Dean Riddle

December 19, 2025

2025 Holiday Greetings from CPS Dean Riddle, including a video message.

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Advance Your Career in Cyber and Homeland Security: Now Enrolling on GW RevU!

October 14, 2025

Advance your career with continuing education courses designed for today’s professionals in cybersecurity, homeland security and more featured courses.

Dr. Ximena Gates Hartsock, Dr. Paul Kihn, Dr. Ina Gjikondi, Dr. Andrew Flagel, and Kyle Detrich pose in front of Talent Capital sign.

GW’s College of Professional Studies Joins Regional Partners to Launch “Talent Capital” for Displaced Federal Workers

October 14, 2025

Check out Talent Capital, a first-of-its-kind workforce resource designed to support displaced federal workers across the DMV.

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Using AI to Accelerate Permitting for Energy Generation Projects

October 13, 2025

Dr. Sandra Whitehead shared a recent Medium post she wrote “Using AI to Accelerate Permitting for Energy Generation Projects.”

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Congress Across the Aisle: A Conversation on Gerrymandering and Primary Reform

October 13, 2025

GSPM partnered with Former Members of Congress and Unite America to host“Congress Across the Aisle: A Conversation on Gerrymandering and Primary Reform.”

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Announcing the 2025 CPS Annual Roadmap Report

October 12, 2025

It is with great enthusiasm that I share with you the newly published 2025 CPS Annual Roadmap Report.

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Exploring South America’s Powerhouse: GSPM and CPS Students in Brazil

October 12, 2025

Participants in the Global Politics program's Brazil Residency capped a four-week course with an immersive experience in São Paulo and Brasília.

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Meet GSPM’s New Executive Director Debbie Mucarsel-Powell

October 10, 2025

GSPM has appointed former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell as its new executive director.

 


The Professionals Podcast

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How do you become an FBI and CIA agent? Ask Tracy Walder.

Tracy Walder, a former CIA officer and FBI special agent, shares her unique career path and insights into the world of intelligence and national security.

How does disruption advance a career? Ask Charlene Li.

In this episode of The Professionals Podcast, hosts Luke Kasim and Amanda Gillespie engage with Charlene Li, an expert in disruptive strategy and leadership.

How Do You Outthink Unthinkable Threats? Ask Bart E. Womack.

Bart Womack, a retired Command Sergeant Major and security expert, discusses insider threats, situational awareness, and leadership under pressure.

 

The Dean's Newsletter

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The CPS monthly Dean’s newsletter captures news and points-of-pride for our College community. Through these timely updates, we will share with you a few highlights of how CPS faculty, staff, students, alumni, partners and leadership are shaping our dynamic future.