The George Washington University to Hold 2023 Commencement on the National Mall


May 19, 2023

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Julia Metjian

[email protected]

617-921-4904


The George Washington University to Hold 2023 Commencement on the National Mall

The Class of 2023 hails from 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and 112 countries from around the world

EVENT:        

  • The George Washington University will hold its annual commencement ceremony on the National Mall.

WHO:

  • Bryan Stevenson, Founder and Executive Director, The Equal Justice Initiative [Keynote Remarks]
  • Mark Wrighton, President, The George Washington University

WHEN:         

  • Sunday, May 21, 2023
  • Ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m.
  • Press access begins at 7:30 a.m.

WHERE:       

  • Event Location: The National Mall (between 7th and 14th Streets)
  • Press entrance: The media tent will be on the Mall sidewalk area between the National Museum of Natural History and the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden on the Madison Drive side close to 9th Street. Please pick up credentials between 7:30 - 9:15 a.m.
  • Live truck parking: Contact Josh Grossman at [email protected] or 310-383-1771by May 20 with requests. Parking is limited.
  • Webcast: A live webcast will be available at commencement.gwu.edu

MORE INFO:

  • High-res Photos will be available after the ceremony at commencement.gwu.edu. B-roll will be available upon request.

 

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Throw Distances

Podium to main media riser: 250 ft.

Power and mult box will be provided.

Follow the activity:

  • Commencement will be live streamed at: commencement.gwu.edu/
  • Hashtags: #GWCommencement, #OnlyatGW, #GWU;
  • Twitter handles: @gwtweets, @gwmedia;
  • Instagram: @gwuniversity

RSVP:           

Media who wish to attend GW’s commencement must RSVP by May 20 to Julia Metjian at [email protected] or the Media Relations team at [email protected]. For day-of needs, please contact Josh Grossman at 310-383-1771.

For more information, please visit the Commencement website.

 

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