Page Text: Board of Trustees
Overseen by the George Washington University Board of Trustees , our leadership team is committed to providing a unique and rigorous education to our students while creating a path of transformative growth to further solidify our position as one of the world’s premier research universities.
Led by chair Grace Speights, a 1982 alumna of GW Law, the board is responsible for our university's governance. The board plays a key role in:
determining how the university will meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead
overseeing fiscal, academic and physical operations
providing leadership for the GW strategic initiatives, which are designed to enhance academics and student life
Board of trustees chair Grace Speights