News & Events
Senior Capstone Blogs
Congratulations to all of our amazing HSSJ senior capstone students on a successful year! Below you can find student samples from this year including the winner of the Learning by Giving Foundation's blog contest!
Girlz by Design
Katherine Loos, BA'20 has created her own non-profit organization. "Girlz by Design is a virtual learning program which offers students a platform to exhibit their creative work, to gain practical career advice from design professionals, and to build a lasting supportive community."
Student Founder Supporting Women Leaders
HSSJ minor Zaniya Lewis founded the online YesSheCanCampaign as a first-year student minoring in human services and social justice.
Measuring Social Justice at the Community Level
For his senior thesis research project, Adam Graubart, BA ’19, engaged with local D.C. synagogues to identify how specific congregations demonstrate their social justice values through their actions. Graubart conducted primary research through interviews and focus groups and presented his work at GW Research Days. His final thesis won the Julian Clement Chase Prize.
HSSJ Student Wins at GW New Venture Competition
Jagan Doodala, BA ‘19, and his research partner Christian Trummer won the $7,500 Quinn Prize for Best International and Social Entrepreneurship Venture. They created the WATTerWagon, which increases water carrying capacity and has the potential to help millions living in rural, water-scarce regions.
Senior Kyrah Altman Aims to Revolutionize Mental Health Education
HSSJ major Kyrah Altman, BA '19, founded a nonprofit called LEAD (Let's Empower, Advocate and Do). The organization aims to reduce stigma and become the industry standard for mental health education in schools and youth-serving organizations.Follow Us on Instagram
