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Biden nominates alums to cabinet positions
By Sachini Adikari, Contributing News Editor • May 2, 2024
President Joe Biden nominated two alumni to cabinet posts Thursday.
Fitzgerald and Lynne discuss ambitions for presidency, vice presidency
By Molly St. Clair, Assistant News Editor • May 2, 2024
Ethan Fitzgerald and Ethan Lynne shared their plans to improve dining, Title IX and add GWorld tap access to mobile wallets.
SGA leaders address student concerns on protests, approve budgets
By Barry Yao, Staff Writer • May 2, 2024
A student urged SGA senators to address the pro-Palestinian protest in University Yard and H Street during a meeting Monday.
House Oversight Committee Republicans visit U-Yard encampment
By Sejal Govindarao, Staff Writer • May 2, 2024
Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) said Wednesday that University President Ellen Granberg “explicitly told" the members that GW does not want an encampment on its campus.
Live coverage: Encampment commences second week after Congress visit, late night rally
Live coverage: Encampment commences second week after Congress visit, late night rally
By The GW Hatchet Staff May 2, 2024

The University Yard encampment entered its second week after the demonstration attracted half a dozen politicians and hundreds of protesters...

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Biden nominates alums to cabinet positions
Biden nominates alums to cabinet positions
By Sachini Adikari, Contributing News Editor • May 2, 2024
President Joe Biden nominated two alumni to cabinet posts Thursday.
Ethan Fitzgerald is sworn in as Student Government Association President.
Fitzgerald and Lynne discuss ambitions for presidency, vice presidency
By Molly St. Clair, Assistant News Editor • May 2, 2024
Ethan Fitzgerald and Ethan Lynne shared their plans to improve dining, Title IX and add GWorld tap access to mobile wallets.
House Oversight Committee Republicans visit U-Yard encampment
House Oversight Committee Republicans visit U-Yard encampment
By Sejal Govindarao, Staff Writer • May 2, 2024
Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) said Wednesday that University President Ellen Granberg “explicitly told" the members that GW does not want an encampment on its campus.
Frank Sesno presents at the organizations official launch on April 17.
SMPA to add environmental, sustainability communication graduate concentration
By Tyler Iglesias and Natalie Note April 29, 2024
The concentration will include elective courses in science, policy, climate, sustainability and a new environmental and science communication course.
Jen Psaki during a White House press conference.
Jen Psaki to give keynote address at Commencement
By Erika Filter, Senior Staff Writer • May 1, 2024
Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki will address the Class of 2024 as this year's Commencement speaker, officials said Wednesday. 
Op-ed: Approach nonviolent protest with love
By Michael Long, Guest Contributor • May 2, 2024
We are due the radical love of the students, staff and faculty who are protesting at GW so that we may reconnect with our own sense of justice.
Op-ed: GSEHD's International Education Program must speak up for Gaza
By Emily Zanieski, Guest Contributor • May 2, 2024
Instead of tackling social justice issues head-on, International Education Program faculty fail to speak out while an education emergency unfolds in Gaza.
Letter to the editor: Retired professor banned from listserv after supporting encampment
By Karyn Pomerantz, Guest Contributor • April 29, 2024
After supporting the anti-war, pro-Palestinian encampment, a former professor gets banned from the Milken Institute of Public Health listserv.
Demonstrators convene in University Yard raising pro-Palestinian signs during the encampment protest.
Staff editorial: Officials aren't delivering the leadership GW needs
By Editorial Board April 29, 2024
Protests in University Yard and H Street cap off a year marked by officials’ inability to address free speech issues.
Op-ed: As protests erupt, GW betrays its mission
By Shaista E. Khilji, Guest Contributor • April 28, 2024
GW has ignored that universities are founded on freedom of thought and expression.
Column: Spring Fling 2024 proves why GW should stick to the classics
By Matthew Donnell, Opinions Columnist • April 25, 2024
Spring Fling concert should be accessible to the entire GW community, but students were priced out of this year’s event and deterred by its location.
George Mason Guard TaViyanna Habib shoots over GW Forward Maxine Engel while the team watches from the bench.
Women's basketball picks up Northwestern transfer Mott
By Ryan Jainchill, Basketball Editor • May 2, 2024
Women’s basketball acquired Northwestern senior Paige Mott, according to a post on Mott’s Instagram on Tuesday. 
Graduate transfer Makayla Andrews announces her transfer to GW for the 2024-25 season.
Women's basketball adds Lafayette transfer Andrews
By Ryan Jainchill, Staff Writer • April 29, 2024
The former Leopards guard averaged 13.2 points per game this season on 42 percent from the field, paired with 1.4 assists per game and 5.2 rebounds.
Head Coach Gregg Ritchie watches over his players in a win against Coppin State.
Baseball head coach builds legacy at GW
By Carrie McGuinness, Staff Writer • April 29, 2024
Ritchie said he has nurtured a tight-knit group of athletes devoted to baseball and bettering one another on and off the mound.
GWs announcement of Jeremy Williams  hiring as head coach
Williams takes the helm as new women's soccer head coach
By Syd Heise, Staff Writer • April 29, 2024
Head Coach Jeremy Williams has stressed creating a clear, positive vision not only for how the team plays but for how they treat facilities and how they carry themselves around campus.
Sophomore Max Haug launches a pitch in a game against Coppin State.
Baseball loses to Georgetown 13-5 in DMV showdown
By Margot Diamond, Staff Writer • April 25, 2024
Georgetown jumped out to a 12-0 lead three innings into the game.
Bearing witness: Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic
By Eduardo Gonzalez del Valle, Sophia Escobar, Karolina Montalvo, Saher Mir and Ananya Gondesi March 28, 2024

March 4 was National COVID Remembrance Day. Along side the "Rituals in the Making" team, GW's Department of Anthropology put together a series...

Physics professor talks future of AI, possible misuse
Physics professor talks future of AI, possible misuse
By Eduardo Gonzalez del Valle and Lizzie Jensen March 4, 2024

Breaking the Foggy Bubble: Freshman Lea Nepomuceno Goes to Purple Patch
By Colin Wagner, Karolina Montalvo and Saher Mir February 13, 2024

Join us as we follow Lea Nepomuceno, a freshman at George Washington University, outside of the "Foggy Bubble" and explore Purple Patch, a Filipino...

Unhoused residents, ANC commissioner talk clearing of Triangle Park encampment
By Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter April 23, 2024
News podcast co-hosts Lizzie Jensen and Max Porter discuss the District's plan to clear a homeless encampment on Virginia Avenue between 21st and 22nd streets in May.
Expert talks GW Tuition Hike
By Lizzie Jensen, News Podcast Host • April 8, 2024

On this week’s episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Lizzie Jensen spoke with Higher education expert Sandy Baum about the implications...

GW TRAiLS looks to provide relief for students during midterms
By Lizzie Jensen, News Podcast Host • March 4, 2024

On this week’s episode of Getting to the Bottom of It, host Lizzie Jensen spoke with GW TRAiLS guides and executive board members Spencer Wilcox,...

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