Stephen Trachtenberg, Rimon Partner and President Emeritus and University Professor of Public Service at The George Washington University, was chosen to receive the Legacy Award in the field of Education. This recognition was granted based on Dr. Trachtenberg’s accomplishments and commitments towards the District of Columbia. Read more about DC Hall of Fame. Stephen Joel Trachtenberg is President Emeritus…

The discussion will be centered on how to enhance collaboration and information exchange between academics and practitioners in public administration.  This conversation will help to bridge their different perspectives, interests, and approaches. Details: Thursday, March 7, 2019 National Academy Offices – 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006 Read more and register here. Rimon…

Rimon Partner and President Emeritus of George Washington University, Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, and Ben Trachtenberg will speak at the University of Nevada about how higher education leaders need to stay compliant in today’s rapidly evolving legal arena. Details: Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV – Thomas &…

President Emeritus and University Professor of Public Service at The George Washington University and Rimon Partner, Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, earns recognition as a particularly effective mentor in an article discussing how adequate mentorship is crucial for aspiring candidates to acquire the necessary experience doing the job to which they aim. The article, authored by two…

In this article published in UK Times Higher Education, Rimon’s Stephen Trachtenberg provides a very insightful evaluation of students’ current learning dynamics and how colleges should change their education parameters in order to provide more flexible, accessible, and efficient ways for students to find their career paths. Click here to read more. Stephen Joel Trachtenberg is…

Rimon’s Stephen Trachtenberg writes about how to develop a network and establish alliances during the early days as a university president. Click here to view the article. Stephen Joel Trachtenberg is President Emeritus and University Professor of Public Service at The George Washington University. He served as GW’s 15th president from 1988 to 2007. Trachtenberg came to…

Rimon’s Stephen Trachtenberg discusses the reasons why college enrollment is decreasing in The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal’s article, “A Worrisome Trend for Higher Education: Declining Enrollments.” Click here to view the article. Stephen Joel Trachtenberg is President Emeritus and University Professor of Public Service at The George Washington University. He served as GW’s 15th president from…

In his previous book, “Presidencies Derailed: Why University Leaders Fail and How To Prevent It,” Rimon’s Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, along with Gerald B. Kauvar and E. Grady Bogue, analyzed unsuccessful college presidencies for guidance toward more effective leadership. His latest book, “Leading Colleges and Universities: Lessons from Higher Education Leaders,” collects essays from more than…

Writing for Times Higher Education, Rimon’s Stephen Trachtenberg discusses the evolving role of the university president and the new challenges that role now entails. He provides an overview of the management style, attitude, and abilities required to run universities in a durable and economically healthy way. Stephen Joel Trachtenberg is president emeritus and university professor of…

Rimon Partner and President Emeritus and University Professor of Public Service at The George Washington University, Stephen Trachtenberg, was quoted in Times Higher Education Magazine about the pros and cons of ex-MPs turning to academia for employment. Dr. Trachtenberg has supervised the transition of several former denizens of Capitol Hill into the academic ranks during his time in office. He…