In the article "Class of 2030 Begins GW Journey at Convocation," GW Today highlights the 18th GW Convocation, held on Saturday, which welcomed incoming students who have decided to pursue their studies in the heart of the nation's capital at GW. President Ellen Granberg, Provost Edward J. Balleisen, and student speaker Amel Alahmadi, a junior civil engineering major, each spoke to the Class of 2030. Alahmadi shared how GW helped her connect her education with community service and encouraged them to consider how they, too, can have a greater impact when working with and for others.
Here is an excerpt from the article: "Service reminds me that my degree can make a real difference in someone’s life, and this institution has introduced me to people who share the same passion for using their education to help others,” Alahmadi said. “College is not just about earning a degree, it is about contributing to something larger than yourself.”
Read the full article on GW Today.