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In his first year, University President Thomas LeBlanc shed long-time administrators and began building an agenda aiming to enact gradual but far-reaching change across the University.

LeBlanc’s GW: President’s candid approach lifts morale, leads to staff departures

By Andrew Goudsward
April 23, 2018
Sam Hardgrove | Assistant Photo Editor

Andrew Goudsward: How to say goodbye

By Andrew Goudsward
April 16, 2018
University President Thomas LeBlanc said a sorority member's racist Snapchat post would lead to a more thorough examination of the role Greek life plays on campus.

LeBlanc says racist Snapchat will lead to diversity training, examination of Greek life

By Andrew Goudsward
February 6, 2018
The announcement Tuesday that Peter Konwerski, the vice provost and dean of student affairs, would be leaving his role at the end of the month and likely GW at the end of the spring semester drew mixed reactions from students.

Konwerski to step down after two decades, leaving student affairs in flux

By Andrew Goudsward and Cayla Harris
December 4, 2017
Thomas LeBlanc was inaugurated as GW's 17th president in November.

LeBlanc inaugurated as University president, calls on GW to become global leader

By Andrew Goudsward
November 13, 2017
GW has planned a three-day, roughly $500,000 spectacle to celebrate the official start of University President Thomas LeBlanc’s tenure this week.

LeBlanc’s inauguration to celebrate GW’s past, focus on future goals

By Andrew Goudsward and Allison Kwon
November 13, 2017

Education Secretary DeVos to speak at U.S.-China dialogue in SMPA

By Andrew Goudsward
September 26, 2017
University President Thomas LeBlanc laid out a list of his top areas of interest and signaled a desire to change the University’s entrenched bureaucracy in his first interview with The Hatchet since assuming the role.

LeBlanc to highlight campus culture, student satisfaction in first year

By Andrew Goudsward and Meredith Roaten
August 28, 2017
University President Steven Knapp plays the drums during a farewell event on May 6 to celebrate his decade-long tenure.

Ten years later, Knapp leaves behind transformed University

By Andrew Goudsward
May 15, 2017
Caroline Laguerre-Brown, the vice provost for diversity, equity and community engagement, said the number of students registered for disability support services has reached an all-time high because more students know about the resources DSS offers.

Number of students registered for disability support hits all-time high

By Andrew Goudsward and Shayna Greene
April 9, 2017
The Interfraternity Council is in the final stages of moving back to a self-governance policy.

IFC returns to self-governance for minor misconduct cases, internal violations

By Andrew Goudsward
April 5, 2017

SA presidential elections postponed until fall 2017

By Andrew Goudsward and Elise Zaidi
April 4, 2017

Former fraternity leaders frustrated with Greek life investigation process

By Andrew Goudsward
April 2, 2017
Sam Hardgrove | Assistant Photo Editor

Watson booted from SA presidential race after harassment, stalking charges

By Andrew Goudsward, Elise Zaidi and Cayla Harris
April 1, 2017

SA elections postponed after complaints filed against candidates

By Andrew Goudsward
March 28, 2017

SMPA students to attend White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner

By Andrew Goudsward
March 20, 2017
Caroline Laguerre-Brown, the vice provost for diversity, equity and community engagement, said her office will add documents and training materials for faculty to its website.

Diversity office plans to create online resource for faculty

By Andrew Goudsward
March 8, 2017
CNN has hosted four televised events in the Jack Morton Auditorium this semester.

CNN connections bring series of high-profile events to campus

By Andrew Goudsward
March 5, 2017

GW Hospital Starbucks adds GWorld

By Andrew Goudsward
March 1, 2017
Sororities will not hold formal fall recruitment for upperclassmen this year. The Panhellenic Association is shifting to only holding recruitment during spring semesters.

Sororities drop formal fall recruitment as new policy takes effect

By Andrew Goudsward
February 12, 2017
Thomas LeBlanc, the University's next president, said he will take time to understand GW's history and community before making long-term plans.

LeBlanc evaluates GW’s options as he prepares for presidency

By Andrew Goudsward and Lillianna Byington
February 8, 2017
Julia Navarro, a law student, and Alberto Benítez, the director of the law school's immigration law clinic, said students who work in the clinic are preparing for the impact of Trump's immigration executive order.

Law school immigration clinic readies for Trump impact

By Andrew Goudsward
February 5, 2017
Frank Sesno, the director of the School of Media and Public Affairs, said President Donald Trump has made SMPA's mission to educate future journalists more pressing.

SMPA prepares students for covering Trump amid media attacks

By Andrew Goudsward
January 30, 2017
Nelson Carbonell, the chair of the Board of Trustees, presents about the presidential search at a Faculty Senate meeting. He said the pool of presidential candidates was high-quality and diverse.

Diversity remains unclear in GW’s pool of presidential candidates

By Andrew Goudsward
January 30, 2017

Trump press secretary Spicer to speak at SMPA event

By Andrew Goudsward
January 27, 2017

GW, Vector reach agreement to lease professor’s satellite technology

By Andrew Goudsward
January 26, 2017
Conflicted sentiments drive students to inauguration, protests

Conflicted sentiments drive students to inauguration, protests

By Andrew Goudsward and Elise Zaidi
January 23, 2017
Sam Hardgrove | Assistant Photo Editor

Planned GW development could further transform changing neighborhood

By Andrew Goudsward
January 17, 2017
Hatchet file photo by Max Wang | Hatchet Photographer

With Trump in office, some say D.C. location could lose appeal

By Andrew Goudsward
January 17, 2017

Hello 2017: GW stories to watch for in the new year

By Andrew Goudsward
January 1, 2017

Auntie Anne’s closes amid campus dining overhaul

By Andrew Goudsward
August 11, 2016

Renovation delays impact Corcoran classes

By Andrew Goudsward
August 1, 2016

International Services Office moves to Marvin Center

By Andrew Goudsward
July 20, 2016

Man believed to be armed near campus was off-duty officer

By Andrew Goudsward
July 15, 2016

Knapp calls for ‘sustained’ racial dialogue after national violence

By Andrew Goudsward
July 13, 2016

The new dining plan, explained

By Andrew Goudsward
July 6, 2016

American University to debut Metro discount

By Andrew Goudsward
July 6, 2016

On-campus TV package to include high-definition, streaming service

By Andrew Goudsward
June 29, 2016

Clinton, Gray come out on top in primaries

By Andrew Goudsward
June 14, 2016
Two new fraternities will join GW's Interfraternity Council this year. Hatchet file photo.

Two fraternities selected to add GW chapters

By Andrew Goudsward
June 8, 2016
Most outlandish student organizations on campus

Most outlandish student organizations on campus

By Andrew Goudsward
June 5, 2016
Dan Rich | Photo Editor

Top spots to replace a Foggy Bottom dining hall

By Andrew Goudsward
June 5, 2016
Former Vice Provost and Dean of Student Affairs Peter Konwerski will head to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute this spring to serve as the school’s vice president for student life.

Officials dissolve parent services office in student affairs division shuffle

By Andrew Goudsward
June 5, 2016

Homeland security center partners with IBM

By Andrew Goudsward
June 2, 2016

Man with gun shot outside White House, treated at GW Hospital

By Andrew Goudsward
May 20, 2016
Dan Rich | Photo Editor

Booker calls for graduates to remember the details and ‘stay faithful’

By Andrew Goudsward and Sera Royal
May 15, 2016
Hatchet File Photo

Officials add position to focus on keeping students at GW

By Andrew Goudsward
May 15, 2016
Yonah Bromberg Gaber | Graphics Editor

Financial aid pool grows to support rising enrollment, student need

By Andrew Goudsward
May 15, 2016

Engineering graduates reminded of wider impact of their work

By Andrew Goudsward
May 14, 2016

Seven members depart the Board of Trustees, three given emeritus status

By Andrew Goudsward
May 13, 2016

Public health graduates urged to pen their own stories

By Andrew Goudsward
May 12, 2016
Photo Illustration by Olivia Anderson | Contributing Photo Editor

Officials debut smartphone app to unlock residence hall rooms

By Andrew Goudsward
May 8, 2016

Long-time staff uncertain as GW prepares for dining revamp

By Andrew Goudsward
May 8, 2016

First in internships, graduates still not guaranteed jobs

By Andrew Goudsward
May 8, 2016

GW Hospital names new CEO

By Andrew Goudsward
May 6, 2016
Hatchet File Photo by Jillian DiPersio | Hatchet Photographer

Four residence halls to receive upgrades this summer

By Andrew Goudsward
April 27, 2016
Olivia Anderson | Contributing Photo Editor

Six national fraternities vie to join campus

By Andrew Goudsward
April 27, 2016
SA increases funding for graduate, multicultural student groups

SA increases funding for graduate, multicultural student groups

By Andrew Goudsward
April 24, 2016
Kiana Robertson | Hatchet Staff Photographer

RHA plans to add or furnish common rooms in residence halls

By Andrew Goudsward
April 20, 2016
Charlie Lee | Hatchet Staff Photographer

Students arrested in ‘Democracy Spring’ protest

By Andrew Goudsward
April 20, 2016

Land O’ Lakes makes $500,000 donation to Planet Forward

By Andrew Goudsward
April 20, 2016

SA Senate approves budget to fund student groups

By Andrew Goudsward
April 19, 2016

Officials add new steps to create student groups to reduce repetition

By Andrew Goudsward
April 17, 2016

‘Kennedy Center’ may be added to Foggy Bottom Metro name

By Andrew Goudsward
April 14, 2016
Yonah Bromberg Gaber | Hatchet Designer

Student groups see dramatic increase in budgets after appeals

By Andrew Goudsward
April 13, 2016
Hatchet File Photo by Katie Causey | Photo Editor

GW touts the success of graduates with new career database

By Andrew Goudsward and Sera Royal
April 10, 2016
Olivia Anderson | Hatchet Photographer

Student Association awards student organizations less up-front funding

By Andrew Goudsward
April 6, 2016
Jordan McDonald | Hatchet Staff Photographer

SA Senate changes attendance policy after suspensions

By Andrew Goudsward
April 6, 2016

Sorority and fraternity recruitment deferred to spring semester by 2018

By Andrew Goudsward
April 6, 2016

Two senators elected to fill vacant SA spots

By Andrew Goudsward
April 5, 2016
Maren Thomas | Hatchet Designer

With lower admit rate, GW still accepts more students

By Andrew Goudsward
April 3, 2016
Photo Courtesy of Flickr User Jeremy Perez using CC BY SA-2.0

How Action Bronson became the biggest name on campus

By Andrew Goudsward
April 3, 2016

Action Bronson removed from Spring Fling lineup

By Andrew Goudsward
March 31, 2016

Admissions rate drops to two-year low

By Andrew Goudsward
March 30, 2016
Paige James | Hatchet Photographer

Officials ‘exploring’ expansion of international student resources

By Andrew Goudsward and Sera Royal
March 27, 2016
Jordan McDonald | Hatchet Staff Photographer

Renovation budget may not cover cost of all residence hall upgrades

By Andrew Goudsward
March 27, 2016
Camille Ramasastry | Hatchet Photographer

Campus dining changes a check mark for student-led efforts

By Andrew Goudsward
March 27, 2016

Progressive Student Union rallies to support dining workers

By Andrew Goudsward
March 25, 2016
Olivia Anderson | Hatchet Photographer

All Greek councils plan to add new chapters

By Andrew Goudsward
March 23, 2016
File Photo by Jordan McDonald | Hatchet Staff Photographer

Top SA candidates spend less on campaigns after affordability push

By Andrew Goudsward
March 23, 2016
Naishi Jhaveri | Hatchet Photographer

Minority-supported students win more SA Senate seats

By Andrew Goudsward
March 23, 2016

American Express donates to Corcoran renovation

By Andrew Goudsward
March 21, 2016

GW Hospital medical director to join North Carolina hospital

By Andrew Goudsward
March 18, 2016
File Photo by Elizabeth Lane | Hatchet Photographer

President: Tony Hart

By Andrew Goudsward
March 6, 2016
File Photo by Joyce Lin | Hatchet Photographer

GW starts office hours for first-generation students

By Andrew Goudsward
February 21, 2016
Camille Ramasastry | Hatchet Photographer

Senior housing options to shrink as on-campus housing mandate takes effect

By Andrew Goudsward
February 10, 2016
File Photo by Alyssa Bogosian | Hatchet Photographer

Students, officials review potential new J Street vendors

By Andrew Goudsward
February 7, 2016
Desiree Halpern | Photo Editor

Marvin Center first floor to be renovated, creating ‘living room’ for students

By Andrew Goudsward
February 7, 2016
Hatchet File Photo by Katie Causey | Photo Editor

GW considers Metro discount plan for students

By Andrew Goudsward
January 18, 2016
Alyssa Bogosian | Hatchet Photographer

Students create group to help educate young refugees

By Andrew Goudsward and Jerome Dineen
November 22, 2015
Joyce Lin | Hatchet Photographer

From robots to volleyball, five student projects selected to fundraise through GW

By Andrew Goudsward
November 11, 2015
Kiana Robertson | Hatchet Staff Photographer

Laundry service closes, leaving students out to dry

By Andrew Goudsward
September 27, 2015
Kiana Robertson | Hatchet Staff Photographer

New girls’ fitness group puts a spin on cardio

By Andrew Goudsward
September 13, 2015
Lydia Francis | Hatchet Staff Photographer

Officials to add details to sanction website, post Greek chapter accomplishments

By Andrew Goudsward and Eva Palmer
May 10, 2015
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