The World Needs More People Like Mustafa Koç
Mark R. Kennedy, director of the Graduate School of Political Management, authored a piece about alumnus Mustafa Koç, the chairman of Turkey’s largest group of companies.Tuesday, January 26, 2016 9:13...
View ArticleMissouri Professor Who Called for ‘Some Muscle’ at Protest Is Charged
Henry C. Foley, the school’s interim chancellor, dismissed calls for Ms. Click’s immediate firing, but said the charge would be one factor in a review of her application for tenure.Tuesday, January 26,...
View ArticleThe War on Education
Robert Quinn, executive director of Scholars at Risk, pens this viewpoint piece on the recent attack at Pakistan’s Bacha Khan University that killed 22 and wounded dozens.Tuesday, January 26, 2016 9:28...
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Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. Film Screening: "Rosenwald"
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 12:10 a.m.Betts Theatre 800 21st St., NWFreeJoin the Religion Department for "Rosenwald," an uplifting documentary that chronicles the life of Jewish philanthropist Julius...
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Jan. 28 Men's Basketball
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 12:20 a.m.Charles E. Smith Center 600 22nd St., NWStudents free with GWorld ID cardThe men's basketball team looks to extend its perfect home record when it welcomes the...
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Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. "2016 Griffith Lecture: Loving Distrust"
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 12:30 a.m.Media and Public Affairs BuildingRoom 310805 21st StreetFreeThe GW Philosophy Department presents its annual Griffith Lecture, a discussion that tackles subjects...
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Jan. 30 at 9:30 a.m. Elect Her
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 12:40 a.m.Marvin Center Room 403FreeJoining 50 colleges around the country, GW will host "Elect Her"—a daylong program full of girl power. The campus-based event addresses...
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Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. The South Africa Project: My Own Special Song
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 2:00 a.m.Betts Theatre800 21st St., NW$10Every year, groups of young people visit GW from South Africa's Bokamoso Youth Centre and showcase their talents in a benefit...
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Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 2:10 a.m.Lisner Auditorium730 21st St., NW$40-$70, 15 percent discount for GW students"But you love Ladysmith Black Mambazo!" Take the opportunity to see the famous South...
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Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. Adam Devine
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 2:30 a.m.Lisner Auditorium730 21st St., NW$35While you might recognize Adam Devine as the obnoxious leader of The Treblemakers in "Pitch Perfect," or as the nanny on "Modern...
View ArticleWith No Détente, Donald Trump’s Feud With Fox Takes Center Stage
Neither Fox News nor Mr. Trump showed any indication of budging after Mr. Trump declares he will skip the debate with Megyn Kelly on the panel of moderators.Thursday, January 28, 2016 9:29 a.m.Neither...
View ArticleFrom the Archives: First U.S. Space-Flight Disaster Stuns Nation
Out of Challenger's ashes, it's full speed ahead for the nation and its space program, according to this 1986 U.S. News cover story.Thursday, January 28, 2016 9:33 a.m.Out of Challenger's ashes, it's...
View ArticleCollege Students Backing Clinton are Frustrated with ‘Bernie Bros'
As the youthful cult of Bernie Sanders supporters continues to draw converts, college-age Hillary Clinton fans are feeling outnumbered.Friday, January 29, 2016 8:51 a.m.As the youthful cult of Bernie...
View ArticleWhy Investors are Following Musk, Bezos in Betting on the Stars
With some significant breakthroughs, led by high-profile billionaires, the commercial space sector has started to capture the public imagination and make space travel cool again.Friday, January 29,...
View ArticleThe Academy Awards Isn't Alone with Its Color Problem. Look at Higher Education.
African Americans make up 13 percent of the U.S. population and 15 percent of the enrolled student population at America’s colleges, but only 5.5 percent of all full-time faculty are black.Friday,...
View ArticleTed Cruz Has an Under-Appreciated Strength in Iowa
In the current primary campaign few Republican governors or members of Congress have endorsed a presidential candidate, and among those who have endorsed, there is no clear front-runner.Monday,...
View ArticleNation’s Prominent Public Universities are Shifting to Out-of-State Students
America’s most prominent public universities were founded to serve the people of their states, but they are enrolling record numbers of students from elsewhere to maximize tuition revenue as state...
View ArticleHow Amazon Could Destroy College as We know It
The tech company is already making moves that could suggest it would be a potent competitor to existing colleges and universities.Monday, February 1, 2016 8:57 a.m.The tech company is already making...
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Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Corcoran Atrium Exhibition 'Fictilis: Wildcat Hauling'
Wednesday, February 3, 2016 1:25 a.m.Corcoran Building500 17th St., NWFreeThe Corcoran’s newest atrium show opens this Friday with a discussion featuring the exhibition’s artists, Andrea Steves and...
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Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. 'Blacktivism: The New Generation' Exhibition
Wednesday, February 3, 2016 1:28 a.m.Art Gallery Lobby805 21st St., NWFreeThis multimedia exhibition in the SMPA building's first floor cases will examine the progress made by a new generation of black...
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