Demonstrating Excellence in Learning and Service

Vice Admiral (Ret.) Melvin Williams, Jr., Associate Provost for Military and Veterans Affairs, awarded Associate Dean Lisa Schenck and Professor Paul Schiff Berman with two VALOR Excellence Awards. GW presents this award to individuals who demonstrate excellence in learning and service to the benefit of student military members, veterans, and their families. A retired U.S. Army Colonel, Dean Schenck is working to begin on-base GW education at Fort Belvoir. Professor Berman received the award for his efforts to offer online degree programs exclusively for military members, veterans, and family members in his role as Vice Provost for Online Education.