
University Celebrates the Holidays
On Thursday, faculty and staff attended George Washington’s holiday party in the Marvin Center, where they enjoyed food, desserts, a caricature artist and live music by a chorus of GW faculty and staff members and the GW Music Department.

A Semester Full of Discovery and Celebration
Fall 2013 was a time of major accomplishments and celebrations across the George Washington University community.

Science and Engineering Hall ‘Topping Out’
The George Washington University President Steven Knapp, trustees, university administrators, donors and friends of the university community donned hard hats, safety glasses and reflective vests for a sneak-peak tour.

ACA Gives Legal Immigrants New Opportunities
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) does not expand access to health insurance for undocumented immigrants but may pave the way for many legal immigrants who have trouble obtaining this crucial coverage.

By the Numbers: Prospective Colonials Interviewed Around the World
George Washington University alumni, students, staff and parents interviewed prospective GW freshmen in cities around the country and the world—from Philadelphia to Shenzhen, China—during Interview Weekend Days this fall.

E. Coli Infections Traced to Single Strain of Bacteria
A recent discovery from a George Washington University researcher could help doctors identify, stop or prevent a particularly malignant strain of Escherichia coli before it turns into a lethal infection.

Project SEARCH Helps D.C. Residents with Disabilities Transition to Employment
A new program developed at the George Washington University is helping young adults with disabilities transition from education to employment.

GW to Offer MOOC on Federal Reserve
The George Washington University announced that it will offer its first-ever massive open online course (MOOC) on the Federal Reserve.

GW to Offer MOOC on Federal Reserve
The George Washington University announced that it will offer its first-ever massive open online course (MOOC) on the Federal Reserve.

Looking Back: In Washington, D.C., Activists Campaigned to End Apartheid
“If we don’t come out of there, hold up picket signs and call the TV stations,” Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., told the small group of activists gathered outside of the South African Embassy on Nov. 21, 1984.

Students Take a Break During Midnight Breakfast
Senior Betsy Awelachew counted off which finals she had left on her fingers: one for peace studies, one for her race and minority relations class and the one making her most nervous: neuropsychology.

GW Troubadours Sing at the White House
The GW Troubadours, one of the George Washington University's student-led co-ed a cappella groups, performed holiday harmonies at the White House on Monday.

The Legacy of Nelson Mandela
The George Washington University joins the world in mourning the death of Nelson Mandela, who passed away on Thursday at age 95.

Re-visioning Public Health and Medicine in the 21st Century
From how we consume media to how we plan trips, smartphones have transformed nearly every facet of Americans’ daily lives.

Students Become ‘Dean for a Day’
Six George Washington University students traded the classroom for the office to participate in the Dean for a Day program, that paired administrators with students for a day-long shadowing experience.