The Elliott School of International Affairs

Building Leaders for the World

The Elliott School of International Affairs prepares nearly 3,000 students each year for meaningful careers in international affairs. Our position in the heart of Washington, D.C. enriches our teaching and research by giving our students and faculty unparalleled opportunities to engage with the international leaders who walk through our doors on a regular basis.

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Elliott School Spotlights

Elliott School senior Skye Jannery-Barney stands next to the COP27 Egypt sign

GW Today: Senior Skye Jannery-Barney Shares Her Thoughts from COP27 in Egypt

Skye Jannery-Barney, a senior international affairs major in the Elliott School of International Affairs, was a member of a George Washington University team that presented at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP27. Read about her experience in GW Today.

Elliott School Alumni and Student Election Wins

Congratulations to William Timmons, B.A. ’06; Jill Tokuda, B.A. ’98; Tammy Duckworth, M.A. ’92, Honorary Doctor of Public Service ’17; and Dasia Bandy, B.A. Candidate, anticipated '24, for their election wins in the midterm race!