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GW Engineering Named a Top U.S. School by Study International

July 3, 2025

Study International highlights GW Engineering as a top U.S. school for civil engineering, citing its hands-on learning, creativity, and real-world impact.

John Lach

John Lach Steps into Interim Provost Role

July 2, 2025

As interim provost, John Lach brings his people-first leadership style and GW Engineering’s collaborative spirit university-wide, aiming to amplify interdisciplinary innovation across GW.

Dr. Tianshu Li

Tianshu Li Collaborates on NSF-Funded Research to Engineer Advanced Ceramic Materials

June 27, 2025

GW Engineering Professor Tianshu Li joins NSF-funded work developing a new class of materials called high-entropy ceramics for use in high-performance applications.

Jason Zara

GW Engineering Announces Jason Zara as Interim Dean

June 26, 2025

Over 23 years, Dr. Jason Zara has held a series of progressively responsible leadership roles in the school and will step into the role of interim dean of GW Engineering on July 1.

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GW Engineering Alumna Co-Authors Article on GenAI Risks to Software Supply Chains

June 25, 2025

Alumna Elaine Ly co-authored an article published in Dark Reading on how generative AI can introduce vulnerabilities in software supply chains and calls for stronger AI transparency.

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GW Engineering Alumnus Peter Greiss Named COO and Partner at APM Defense

June 24, 2025

Peter Greiss, GW Engineering master’s graduate, has been appointed COO and partner at APM Defense, bringing deep experience in defense and business development.

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Alumna Aicha Evans Leads Zoox’s Push Toward Commercial Robotaxi Launch

June 18, 2025

Under CEO and GW Engineering alumna Aicha Evans, Zoox is accelerating robotaxi production at its new facility ahead of a commercial launch in Las Vegas later this year.

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GW Engineering Faculty Help Shape the Future of Global Food Aid

June 17, 2025

GW Engineering’s Caitlin Grady and Erica Gralla showcased research at the International Food Aid Showcase to improve international food aid amid tightening budgets.