Staff Focus: Samantha McGovern Finds Strength on Skates
Alumna says encouragement and determination made her a confident roller derby whiz. George Washington University Communications Coordinator Samantha McGovern says roller derby made her a confident...
View ArticleUniversity Reminds Community about Emergency Preparedness
Senior Associate Vice President for Safety and Security Darrell Darnell highlights safety resources for GW community.Monday, December 7, 2015 2:43 p.m.The university released an infomail and a campus...
View ArticleTriceratops Gets A Cousin
Researchers from GW and Chinese universities identify another horned dinosaur species.Tuesday, December 8, 2015 4:49 p.m.The Ceratopsia family is growing again. Researchers have described a new species...
View ArticleFrequently Asked Questions on the University Budget
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 12:13 a.m.Q: How will decisions be made about cuts to administrative units?GW: As part of our five year budget planning process, administrative units (non-school units) are...
View ArticleStudy: GW Contributes More Than $500 Million to Virginia Economy
University supports 5,200 jobs in the commonwealth, according to Chmura Economics and Analytics report.Wednesday, December 9, 2015 9:39 a.m.A new study released Tuesday finds the George Washington...
View ArticleThe U.S. Dilemma in Syria
Professor of International Affairs Stephen Biddle unpacks the problems with U.S. military approach against ISIS.Wednesday, December 9, 2015 9:40 a.m.By Julyssa Lopez Discussions about ISIS and...
View ArticleA Message from President Steven Knapp
Dr. Knapp addresses long-term budget challenges. Wednesday, December 9, 2015 10:51 a.m.Last March I wrote to the George Washington community about budgetary pressures caused by a decline, over several...
View ArticleNew Report Shows Increase in ADHD Diagnosis among Girls, Hispanic Children
Nearly one in 10 children diagnosed with ADHD, according to data analysis by GW researcher.Wednesday, December 9, 2015 10:54 a.m.By Brittney DunkinsDiagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder...
View ArticleGW Culture Buffs Hit Miami Beach for Art Basel
Alumni in South Florida, university leaders gather for four-day modern and contemporary arts festival. Sanjit Sethi, director of GW's Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, addresses a gathering at...
View ArticlePresident Knapp Moderates Business Panel Featuring D.C., Maryland, Virginia...
D.C. mayor, Virginia governor and president of Maryland state senate discuss economic growth at Capital Region Business Forum.George Washington President Steven Knapp, far left, moderates a panel...
View ArticleDigging Up History in D.C.
Museum Studies program alumna Kate Birmingham shows Washingtonians that discoveries can happen at home.Kate Birmingham, M.A. ’10, is a cultural resources program manager with the National Park Service...
View ArticleSix of the Coolest Ideas at the 2015 Siemens Competition Finals
High school students’ projects range from detecting cancer to cleaning up oil spills.Siemens Competition finalists Evelyn McChesney and Madeline McCue talk to Eric Spiegel (second from right),...
View ArticleDefending and Eating ‘Real’ Food with Michael Pollan
Pre-screening and panel discussion of “In Defense of Food” yields palatable advice for complex problems.Author Michael Pollan holds a bag of snackfood during a discussion after the pre-screening of his...
View ArticleA Message to the GW Community from President Steven Knapp
Thursday, December 10, 2015 3:15 p.m.I am writing to address valid concerns about the university’s response to a flag that was seen hanging outside a student’s window at Shenkman Hall on October 26....
View ArticleUniversity Increases Grant Funding Available to D.C. High School Students
GW District Scholars Award will meet full demonstrated financial need of incoming high-achieving students. Thursday, December 10, 2015 3:15 p.m.The George Washington University announced Wednesday the...
View ArticlePresident Knapp Receives Award from Children’s National Health System
Annual honor recognizes notable individuals and organizations for their work.From left: Mark Batshaw, Michael Williams, President Knapp, Kurt Newman, Ryan Morales and Dr. Bear pose for a photo....
View ArticleCreating the 2015 GW Holiday Video
University community’s memorable moments shared on social media star in the holiday greeting distributed Monday.Office of Marketing and Creating Services staff at the Marvin Center holiday video shoot....
View ArticleGiving the Gift of Education
Two seniors share the impact receiving scholarships has had on their time at the George Washington University.School of Business senior Jonathan Rice and Kristen Barnes, a senior in the Columbian...
View ArticleKeeping C-3PO in Shape at the Smithsonian
GW professor helped conserve droid’s original costume from iconic ‘Star Wars’ trilogy.Mary Coughlin at the National Museum of American History. (GW Today/Logan Werlinger)Monday, December 14, 2015 10:32...
View ArticleFaculty Senate Discusses Participation Exemption for Milken, Nursing, SMHS
Debate and vote on allowing non-tenured regular faculty from three schools to serve on the senate will take place in January.President Knapp answers questions during Friday's Faculty Senate meeting....
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