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Officials launch University-wide sustainability initiative

Officials launch University-wide sustainability initiative

By Fiona Riley, Assistant News Editor
November 16, 2023
A sea of pro-Israel protesters gather on the National Mall Tuesday.

Tens of thousands rally in solidarity with Israel, call for release of hostages

By Fiona Riley and Jennifer Igbonoba
November 16, 2023
A group of first-year students engage in the CCAS First-Year Experience course.

Officials modify first-year experience course one year after its establishment

By Fiona Riley and Rachel Moon
November 13, 2023
Hundreds of students walked out of their classes Thursday to protest GW for its role in the war between Israel and Hamas.

Students gather at library steps for pro-Palestinian sit-in, march on State Department

By Fiona Bork and Fiona Riley
November 10, 2023
A spread of scholarly literature authored by GW faculty members sits behind panes of glass in the School of Media & Public Affairs.

Faculty discuss research, DC resources at Granberg’s academic symposium

By Fiona Riley and Rachel Moon
November 6, 2023
Students stretch a banner calling on officials to condemn Israeli military offensives on the Gaza Strip.

Pro-Palestinian students protest outside Granberg inauguration

By Fiona Riley and Rachel Moon
November 4, 2023
A GWPD officer stands infront of the presidents house on F Street during a protest in April.

Officials cancel, postpone inauguration events due to ‘heightened’ safety concerns

By Fiona Riley and Jennifer Igbonoba
November 2, 2023
University President Ellen Granberg at a September Faculty Senate meeting.

Granberg bolsters campus security, condemns identity-based mistreatment on campus

By Fiona Riley, Assistant News Editor
October 31, 2023
The Elliott School of International Affairs E Street entrance.

Students call for accountability, transparency after planned master’s program phaseout

By Fiona Riley, Assistant News Editor
October 30, 2023
Africana Studies Program Director Quito Swans Phillips Hall office.

New Africana Studies Program director to redesign major, grow student interest

By Delaney Hausch and Fiona Riley
October 30, 2023
Officials postpone Diversity Summit following outcry over anti-Israel demonstration

Officials postpone Diversity Summit following outcry over anti-Israel demonstration

By Erika Filter and Fiona Riley
October 25, 2023
Alumni sent the letter to Elliott School of International Affairs Dean Alyssa Ayres and 17 other officials, criticizing Ayres for using the cost of the programs service obligations as a reason for its termination.

Alumni of suspended master’s program criticize lack of communication

By Fiona Riley, Assistant News Editor
October 23, 2023
Faculty senators mingle before a meeting earlier this semester.

Faculty pass resolution demanding data on GWPD arming, halting of implementation

By Erika Filter and Fiona Riley
October 23, 2023
Faculty senators mingle before a meeting earlier this semester.

Faculty Senate preview: Senators to present resolution asking officials to halt the arming of GWPD

By Fiona Riley, Assistant News Editor
October 19, 2023
Roberto Samaniego, a professor of economics and international affairs, said faculty identified low attendance rates as one reason for why students are struggling.

Economics professors identify, combat performance drops in intro courses

By Connor Fox-Moore and Fiona Riley
October 9, 2023
A globe rests on a classroom desk.

Officials place international internships under review for health and safety concerns

By Fiona Riley, Assistant News Editor
October 9, 2023
The revision launched renovations at the Flagg Building to turn gallery space on the second floor into a center for interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Corcoran-NGA deal revision will connect students and gallery staff, faculty say

By Fiona Riley and Sarah Gross
October 2, 2023
Law professor testifies in Biden impeachment inquiry hearing

Law professor testifies in Biden impeachment inquiry hearing

By Fiona Riley, Assistant News Editor
September 28, 2023
A total of 745 students enrolled in all Elliott graduate programs in 2022, the fewest since at least 2012.

Officials to discontinue two Elliott master’s programs amid low enrollment, hiring difficulties

By Fiona Riley, Assistant News Editor
September 25, 2023
Richard Dick Cooters colleagues and students described him as a dedicated and brilliant advocate for justice.

Co-founder, former director of forensic psychology master’s program dies at 75

By Fiona Riley, Assistant News Editor
September 25, 2023
Gelman Library, in January 2023.

Officials are updating outdated language in Gelman Library’s online catalog

By Fiona Riley, Assistant News Editor
September 18, 2023
A student strolls through Kogan Plazas Trustees Gate on H Street.

Faculty bolster support for students amid national academic performance drops

By Dylan Ebs and Fiona Riley
September 18, 2023

Anonymous donor gives $25 million to GW Museum and Textile Museum

By Fiona Riley, Assistant News Editor
September 14, 2023
An officer keeps watch over a stilled 24th street as authorities rush to locate the runaway suspect Wednesday.

Confusion clouds shelter-in-place order amid manhunt

By Fiona Riley and Rachel Moon
September 11, 2023
OpenAIs ChatGPT program, which professors are now working to harness as an academic tool.

Professors to add AI exercises to courses, syllabi

By Rachel Moon and Fiona Riley
September 11, 2023
Officials report uptick in graduate student enrollment, launch marketing campaign

Officials report uptick in graduate student enrollment, launch marketing campaign

By Ianne Salvosa and Fiona Riley
September 11, 2023
The Faculty Senate convening last year.

Faculty Senate preview: Senators to discuss plan for arming GWPD

By Fiona Riley, Assistant News Editor
September 6, 2023
GW earned an A1 rating in 2020, which officials said signaled “financial strength and sustainability” amid the financial woes of the pandemic.

Tony Bennett, President’s Medal recipient and iconic singer, dies at 96

By Fiona Riley
July 28, 2023
Metropolitan Police Department officials released data showing racial disparities among individuals stopped without a ticket.

Bowser selects D.C.’s next police chief

By Fiona Riley
July 21, 2023
This decision supports the administrations commitment to combating “historic failures” of the Federal student loan program to accredit all payments made under IDR plans.

Biden announces $39 billion in student loan forgiveness

By Fiona Riley
July 21, 2023
Kogan Plaza.

Officials hire 26 new CCAS faculty

By Fiona Riley
July 14, 2023
Activists called the potential increase a game changer for students who work tipped jobs and students said the increase would ensure their paychecks would become more consistent.

D.C. minimum wage increases, on par with District law

By Fiona Riley
July 6, 2023
GW has received more than $47 million under the three pandemic-era federal stimulus bills.

GW international scientific influence down for third consecutive year

By Fiona Riley
June 22, 2023
Prepare for back-to-school political debates with this U.S.-China relations book, “Avoiding War with China,” written by Amitai Etzioni, a professor of international affairs. The book will be released May 2.

Former professor of international affairs, communitarian scholar dies at 94

By Fiona Riley
June 8, 2023
At the event, panelists discussed the rise of certain countries in the development of international law and questioned the directions the field may be headed in.

Former law professor, International Court of Justice judge, Holocaust survivor dies at 89

By Fiona Riley
June 6, 2023
Philanthropist José Andrés said he hopes students will make more ethical and sustainable food choices through his course.

GW to create Global Food Institute, research food system solutions

By Fiona Riley
May 26, 2023
GW Law currently offers a total of 17 clinics housed within the Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics, with topics including immigration, health rights and domestic violence, and will add five additions next fall.

GW Law to add five clinics next semester

By Fiona Riley and Rachel Moon
May 22, 2023
Ilana Feldman worked at Columbia and New York universities prior to joining GW in 2007, at which she supported the Institute for Middle East Studies launch at the Elliott School.

Anonymous donation to grow Uyghur Studies Initiative

By Fiona Riley and Rachel Moon
May 22, 2023
The Faculty Senate convening last year.

Faculty senators postpone discussion on shared governance to June

By Ianne Salvosa and Fiona Riley
May 22, 2023
Bryan Stevenson accepts applause from graduates, administrators and guests at Commencement Sunday, where he spoke to the crowd about the necessity of amplifying hope and targeting injustice.

Activists, alumni urge change from graduating class at Commencement

By Fiona Riley, Max Porter and Cade McAllister
May 22, 2023
Schenck said the program’s master of law and master of studies in law degrees are both available virtually, so students who work full-time or don’t live in D.C. can have equitable access to the program.

GW Law falls 10 spots in annual U.S. News & World Report rankings

By Fiona Riley
May 22, 2023
Nursing experts said the inaugural doctoral nursing program will help combat nationwide shortage of nursing professionals.

Officials appoint Susan Kelly-Weeder as next dean for School of Nursing

By Fiona Riley
May 17, 2023
Staff discussions at the meeting Friday ranged from concerns regarding the paid-leave system to decreased staff turnover within the University.

At least nine graduate school programs rise in national rankings

By Fiona Riley
May 1, 2023
Liesl Riddle said she will implement programs like “Semester in Washington” and “Professional Access Roundtables” to connect students to local professionals.

CPS dean approaches end of first year in position, bolsters industry connections

By Fiona Riley
April 24, 2023
The Kogan Plaza Tempietto, pictured in an April 2023 file photo.

CCAS tenured and tenure-track salaries reflect inadequate pay, faculty say

By Fiona Riley
April 17, 2023
Joe Cordes said the endowment drop is a factor in the net worth decrease because about half of GW’s endowment is in the stock market, which fell in 2022.

GW’s net worth drops by $300 million in FY 2022: Faculty Senate report

By Ianne Salvosa and Fiona Riley
April 17, 2023
A student strolls through Kogan Plazas Trustees Gate on H Street.

Faculty senate preview: Senators to discuss ownership of classroom recordings

By Fiona Riley and Rachel Moon
April 13, 2023
GW Engineering Dean John Lach said the new brand identity emerged from conversations with faculty, staff and alumni about the engineering community.

SEAS changes moniker to GW Engineering

By Fiona Riley
April 10, 2023
Total international student enrollment at GW dropped from 4,170 students in the 2019-20 school year to 3,342 students in the 2022-23 school year.

International student enrollment boost aligns with ‘top’ schools after pandemic drop: experts

By Fiona Riley and Aidan English
April 3, 2023
Wrighton called on University community members to “advocate for change” in their commitment to problem-solving across disciplines and partisan lines.

Wrighton loses presidential election for global science association

By Fiona Riley
March 23, 2023
Wrighton said with its “talented” members across the world, AAAS is “well-positioned” to support efforts to address global issues like neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, infectious diseases and poverty.

Wrighton vies for presidency of global science association, nearing end of GW tenure

By Fiona Riley
February 27, 2023
Experts in higher education admissions said universities offer spring deferral programs when space opens up in residence halls and courses because of students who leave campus to study abroad or unenroll.

Pilot admissions program enrolls first class of students deferred to spring semester

By Ianne Salvosa and Fiona Riley
February 13, 2023
Faculty leading the partnership said students can advance to full-time special education teacher roles during their second year of the program.

GSEHD, Alexandria schools partner in special education initiative

By Fiona Riley and Rachel Moon
February 6, 2023
Granberg has worked to close achievement gaps between students who are Black, Indigenous and people of color and non-BIPOC students and supported faculty and staff through shared governance, according to a GW release.

Granberg positioned to develop new financial priorities, research initiatives: experts

By Fiona Riley and Jackson Rickert
January 17, 2023
GW enrolled 26,457 total students this fall, dipping slightly below last year’s total by 560 students.

Transfer student enrollment reached eight-year low, enrollment data shows

By Fiona Riley and Maram Baider
December 6, 2022
Staff discussions at the meeting Friday ranged from concerns regarding the paid-leave system to decreased staff turnover within the University.

Surge in nationwide searches may limit pool of qualified presidential candidates, experts say

By Daniel Patrick Galgano and Fiona Riley
October 3, 2022
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