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Serving the GW Community since 1904

The GW Hatchet

Ianne Salvosa, Managing Editor

Ianne Salvosa, a junior majoring in journalism and international affairs from Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, is the 2024-25 managing editor for The Hatchet. She was previously a news editor and assistant news editor for the administration and finance beat and a contributing news editor for the academics and administration beats.

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A student peers at two Erlenmeyer flasks, trying to discern which flask contains drinking water and which contains untreated water.

Snapshot: Fresh water or fecal water?

By Ianne Salvosa, Staff Photographer
October 7, 2024
Financial Officer Bruno Fernandes attends last February's Faculty Senate meeting.

Tuition dependence may harm GW’s revenue diversity, experts say

By Ianne Salvosa and Hannah Marr
May 13, 2024
MPD clears U-Yard encampment, arrests 33 pro-Palestinian protesters

MPD clears U-Yard encampment, arrests 33 pro-Palestinian protesters

By Faith Wardwell and Ianne Salvosa
May 8, 2024
What to know before the 7 p.m. encampment deadline arrives

What to know before the 7 p.m. encampment deadline arrives

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
April 25, 2024
Thousands of graduates gather on the National Mall for the 2023 Commencement ceremony.

Officials quiet on Commencement speaker less than month from ceremony

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
April 23, 2024
President Ellen Granberg poses with George attendees at a basketball game.

Granberg looks to build DC connections amid city labor, safety shortfalls

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
April 8, 2024
GW-themed prizes offered at Giving Day celebrations in the University Student Center.

Annual Giving Day rakes in record-high donations

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
April 4, 2024
The sun shines on the U.S. Capitol.

House bill shows federal interest in campus speech: experts

By Ianne Salvosa and Sophie Lhert
April 1, 2024
Commuters pass by the Milken Institute School of Public Health as students study inside.

Online education provider, GW partner faces financial decline

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
February 26, 2024
Staff Council members during a virtual council meeting last week.

[Photo] Staff Council amends bylaws to shift term dates and voting period

February 22, 2024
The Medical Faculty Associates building on Pennsylvania Avenue.

As GW’s medical enterprise falters, leaders look for a way forward

By Ianne Salvosa and Rory Quealy
February 15, 2024
Board of Trustees Secretary Avram "Ave" Tucker during a meeting.

Endowment rises to $2.6 billion, officials say

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
February 5, 2024
A sign welcomes students to the GW Multicultural Student Services Center's fifth-floor lounge.

Community members worry over MSSC staffing, funding after Pickett departure

By Fiona Bork, Jennifer Igbonoba and Ianne Salvosa
February 5, 2024
GW's Human Resource Management and Development office on H Street.

Staff recognition limited under merit pay system: staff, experts

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
January 29, 2024
The Disability Support Services office in Rome Hall in 2020.

Officials hire new DSS director following staff turnover

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
January 29, 2024
University President Ellen Granberg at a Faculty Senate meeting last semester.

Officials release plan to review campus free speech policies, bolster educational programming

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
January 26, 2024
Financial Officer Bruno Fernandes at a Faculty Senate meeting.

University revenue margin fell slightly behind goal in FY 2023, officials say

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
January 21, 2024
University President Ellen Granberg sits in her 1918 F St. office.

Officials to unveil plan for free speech, academic freedom

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
January 18, 2024
University President Ellen Granberg speaks at a Board of Trustees meeting in October.

Pay-for-performance model is ‘broken’: Staff Council

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
January 16, 2024
Students pass through the Milken Institute School of Public Health.

Michael and Lori Milken establish endowed public health professorships

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
January 16, 2024
A pro-Palestinian protest held in the tempietto at Kogan Plaza last December.

A year in review: How Revolutionaries made history in 2023

By Ianne Salvosa and Erika Filter
December 31, 2023
A student strolls through Kogan Plaza's Trustees Gate on H Street.

Activist accuses officials of disinviting her from event due to pro-Palestinian statements

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
December 21, 2023
University President Ellen Granberg speaks at a Board of Trustees meeting in October.

Student group posts clips of Granberg’s ‘wish’ to expel students over speech; GW accuses group of distortion

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
December 16, 2023
Associate Vice President and University Controller Neena Ali spoke to faculty senators at the meeting Friday.

GW had ‘strong’ financial performance in FY23, officials say

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
December 11, 2023
Vice Provost for Enrollment and Student Success Jay Goff seated at a Faculty Senate meeting.

Class of 2026 retention rate among the highest in GW history: data

By Ianne Salvosa and Rachel Moon
November 13, 2023
The letter, signed by 1,114 alumni, urged officials to launch an investigation into anti-Israel messages projected onto the side of Gelman Library in October.

Alumni call on Granberg to form antisemitism action plan

By Ianne Salvosa and Tyler Iglesias
November 6, 2023
The University's Division of Development and Alumni Relations office on F Street.

Legacy admissions lose visibility on campus

By Ianne Salvosa and Molly Thompson
October 30, 2023
GW Alumni Association President Maxwell Gocala-Nguyen.

Alumni Association President to boost engagement, representation of alumni affinities

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
October 30, 2023
The Disability Support Services' location in Rome Hall.

Officials seek new DSS director

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
October 23, 2023
The Medical Faculty Associates building on Pennsylvania Avenue.

MFA will not break even by FY 2024, officials say

By Ianne Salvosa and Rory Quealy
October 23, 2023
University President Ellen Granberg smiles in her office at 1918 F Street

Granberg tackles shared governance, new partnerships while settling into presidency

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
October 23, 2023
Kogan Plaza's Trustees Gate entrance on H Street.

GW to expand staff benefits in 2024, raise medical insurance costs for full-time employees

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
October 12, 2023
Consolidated financial statements for the years ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

MFA loses $80 million for second straight year, financial documents show

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
October 9, 2023
University President Ellen Granberg speaks at the Board of Trustees meeting Friday.

GW’s endowment increases to $2.5 billion, officials say

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
October 9, 2023
A University advertisement flashes onto a screen in the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro station, calling on commuters to “Rev Up.”

New marketing campaign to ‘Rev Up’ waning graduate enrollment

By Ianne Salvosa and Sophie Lhert
October 2, 2023
University President Ellen Granberg addresses students and families at the Presidential Conversation in Lisner Auditorium in September.

Granberg outlines alumni engagement, access to education, research as priorities

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
October 2, 2023
The Office of Student Financial Assistance aids students in navigating financial aid options like Pell Grants.

Graduation gap between Pell and non-Pell students closes

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
September 25, 2023
GW tied at No. 67 with five other universities in the national ranking.

GW falls five spots in national rankings

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
September 18, 2023
University President Ellen Granberg will visit 10 U.S. cities as a part of GW Together, where she will garner thoughts on the University’s strengths and challenges from alumni, students, faculty, staff and other “friends” of GW.

Coast to coast: Granberg sets off on national tour to attract alumni, donors

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
September 18, 2023
Staff Council members convened via Zoom Friday to discuss the level of community engagement involved in the University’s decision to arm GW Police Department officers.

GWPD arming decision lacks community voice, staff councilmembers say

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
September 18, 2023
Tax forms reveal that former University President Thomas LeBlanc’s compensation grew prior to the end of his term in December 2021.

LeBlanc, Diaz saw pay bumps before departure

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
September 18, 2023
University President Ellen Granberg at a Faculty Senate meeting last semester.

Officials report uptick in graduate student enrollment, launch marketing campaign

By Ianne Salvosa and Fiona Riley
September 11, 2023
Faculty who teach courses available to auditors said the presence of older students in the classroom brings unique perspectives to their courses.

Return of academic program brings locals, alumni to class after pandemic hiatus

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
August 28, 2023
The University website states alumni and residents of Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon are eligible to enroll in courses spanning from insect biology to campaign strategy.

Officials relaunch course audit program after pandemic pause

By Ianne Salvosa, News Editor
August 21, 2023
Board of Trustees Chair Grace Speights leads a meeting last May.

Speights joins National Bar Association Hall of Fame

By Ianne Salvosa
August 11, 2023
Jessica Parrillo, the director of counseling and psychological services, said hydration, routine and separation between one's living and work space can help mitigate negative effects on mental health

Officials extend health insurance requirement to all graduate students

By Ianne Salvosa
July 28, 2023
More than 100 protesters rallied in front of the Supreme Court in November to show their support of affirmative action policies.

Supreme Court ends affirmative action in university admissions

By Ianne Salvosa
June 30, 2023
GW and D.C. officials broke the ground on the site of the Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in February, where they said the new medical centers falls under the District's plan to address healthcare disparities in Southeast.

D.C. officials finish portion of Cedar Hill GW Health facility construction

By Ianne Salvosa
June 29, 2023
Interim University President Mark Wrighton's 18-month tenure ends July 1.

Wrighton’s pivotal term comes to an end

By Ianne Salvosa
June 23, 2023
Board of Trustees Chair Grace Speights leads a meeting last May.

Board of Trustees chair representing former mayoral aide accused of sexual harassment

By Ianne Salvosa
June 22, 2023
The Disability Support Services office in Rome Hall.

DSS staff decreased by about 50 percent over past four years, causing employees to become ‘overburdened’

By Ianne Salvosa
June 9, 2023
The National Park Service will raise 6,800 feet of the walkway surrounding parts of the Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park next summer.

National Park Service to raise Tidal Basin seawall by about five feet, accommodate rising sea levels

By Ianne Salvosa
June 8, 2023
The IHRA’s website states the definition aims to identify manifestations of antisemitism that may “target the state of Israel, conceived as a Jewish collectivity.”

Revolutionaries to replace Colonials as next University moniker

By Ianne Salvosa
May 24, 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
Board of Trustees Chair Grace Speights leads a meeting last May.

GW’s fossil fuel investments drop below 2 percent, trustees say

By Ianne Salvosa
May 22, 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
This year officials surpassed their goal of $1 million in a 24-hour period, much of which went toward expanding aid for Pell-eligible students.

Giving Day donations top $1 million for second year, falls short of last year’s total

By Ianne Salvosa
April 10, 2023
Chris Dietrich, a member of the council’s Organizing Committee, said interim University President Mark Wrighton was the first GW president to support the idea of a staff governing body.

Employees to form first University-wide staff governing body

By Ianne Salvosa
April 10, 2023
This year officials surpassed their goal of $1 million in a 24-hour period, much of which went toward expanding aid for Pell-eligible students.

Giving Day preview: Officials shift to two-day event, focus on ‘loyal’ donors

By Ianne Salvosa and Dylan Ebs
April 3, 2023
Bracey said the review will focus on the observations and recommendations of the GW community but will include an "outside reviewer" to analyze the appropriateness and validity of the conclusions.

Graduation, retention rates fall due to pandemic impact, University report shows

By Ianne Salvosa
March 23, 2023
In Wednesday's rendition of the moniker list, officials removed the Fog, Fogriders, Foghoppers, Cavalry, Firecrackers, the Buzz and the Independence from the list of monikers they presented to some focus groups last month.

Officials announce four finalists to replace Colonials moniker

By Ianne Salvosa
March 20, 2023
Landry said the next research step is a follow-up study in the GW community to investigate “persistent” symptoms of long COVID.

Tuition to rise 4.2 percent next academic year

By Ianne Salvosa
March 10, 2023
Board Chair Grace Speights declined to comment on if the Board plans to disclose GW's funding, research and gifts and what procedures officials will adjust to fit the shared governance principles that trustees approved in May.

GW’s endowment falls ‘slightly’ amid similar nationwide decline, trustees say

By Ianne Salvosa
February 27, 2023
Provost Chris Bracey, pictured in February.

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

By Ianne Salvosa and Fiona Riley
February 13, 2023
Officials said student health insurance is especially helpful for international students who do not want to use a separate U.S. health insurance plan.

Student health insurance cost rises by more than $500 in last two years

By Ianne Salvosa
February 6, 2023
Metropolitan Police Department officials released data showing racial disparities among individuals stopped without a ticket.

Canada Goose jacket stolen just one day after GW’s warning of recent robberies

By Ianne Salvosa
February 2, 2023
Some students said they pushed back their return to campus because they had tested positive for COVID-19 or wanted to avoid getting sick.

Officials release moniker guiding principles, reject Hippos as potential nickname

By Ianne Salvosa
January 18, 2023
Pell Grant increase will fall short of significant financial relief for GW recipients: experts

Pell Grant increase will fall short of significant financial relief for GW recipients: experts

By Ianne Salvosa
January 17, 2023
Ellen Granberg said she and her wife, Sonya Rankin, plan to move into the F Street House, according to a University release.

Officials select Ellen Granberg as first female University president

By Ianne Salvosa
January 11, 2023
GW earned an A1 rating in 2020, which officials said signaled “financial strength and sustainability” amid the financial woes of the pandemic.

Moody’s reaffirms GW’s A1 rating, indicating stable financial outlook

By Ianne Salvosa and Fiona Bork
December 6, 2022
More than a fifth of students rejected federal loans last school year: report

More than a fifth of students rejected federal loans last school year: report

By Ianne Salvosa and Jackson Rickert
November 21, 2022
Theo Gonzalves, a professorial lecturer of American studies and the instructor of the course, said the class will teach Philippine history before Spanish colonization and Filipino settlement in the United States in the 16th century.

GW introducing first-ever Filipino American history course this spring

By Ianne Salvosa
November 21, 2022
The closure of upper Beach Drive will increase the amount of accessible space to visitors with disabilities, who cannot access other parts of the park without accessible pathways, according to the NPS release.

National Park Service closes part of Rock Creek Park to vehicles after facing pressure from locals, faculty

By Ianne Salvosa and Lilah Donnelly
November 14, 2022
Union leaders said union members will receive details on the new agreement this week.

Adjunct faculty base pay, benefits to increase in new union agreement, officials say

By Ianne Salvosa and Salmoncain Smith-Shomade
November 7, 2022
Trustees established a framework to consider renaming requests last summer in response to student activism.

Officials quiet on cost of moniker change

By Ianne Salvosa and Jennifer Igbonoba
November 7, 2022
Airlines have reported a jump in bookings to the U.S. after federal officials loosened travel restrictions.

Biden administration launches student debt relief application

By Ianne Salvosa
October 20, 2022
The Medical Faculty Associates building on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Officials pledge MFA will break even by June, stirring skepticism from faculty senators

By Ianne Salvosa and Sophia Goedert
October 17, 2022
GW net assets declined, MFA debt grew by tens of millions in last fiscal year: report

GW net assets declined, MFA debt grew by tens of millions in last fiscal year: report

By Daniel Patrick Galgano and Ianne Salvosa
October 10, 2022
Michael Glatzer, the new vice provost of budget and finance, has overseen budgets for business, finance and consulting organizations like Northrop Grumman Corporation, Lund Industries and Berkline Benchcraft.

Officials introduce new vice provost of budget and finance

By Ianne Salvosa
October 10, 2022
Wiley announced in a release that it will restore access to 1,380 e-books from the ProQuest Academic Complete collection "as soon as possible" after removing the titles in August.

Publisher restores access to more than 1,000 free e-books after faculty complaint

By Ianne Salvosa
October 5, 2022
Geneva Henry, the dean of libraries and academic innovation, said publishing companies normally offer universities alternative options to purchase the removed books, but Wiley’s “predatory” behavior will force more students to individually buy them, increasing the company's profits.

Hundreds of students could face unexpected costs after publisher blocks free textbooks

By Ianne Salvosa and Liv Smith
October 3, 2022
Jordan Yee | Photographer

About a third of students received federal loans, inconsistent with national trends

By Ianne Salvosa
September 26, 2022
CCAS and Milken faculty will mentor students each year on research projects pertaining to intersectionality in HIV.

CCAS, Milken partnership to address inequities in HIV care

By Ianne Salvosa and Eoighan Noonan
September 26, 2022
Mei R. Fu previously served as the senior associate dean for research at Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden.

Officials announce new School of Nursing dean

By Ianne Salvosa
September 20, 2022
Students said GW lacks clear guidance or support for students who attempt to change their names to reflect their gender identity, only listing a few steps for the different processes on official websites.

GW systems deadname transgender, nonbinary students in ‘difficult and demeaning’ process

By Tara Suter and Ianne Salvosa
September 19, 2022
GW's Foggy Bottom campus from the University Yard.

GW climbs one spot in U.S. News and World Report rankings

By Ianne Salvosa
September 12, 2022
Christopher Bracey, the vice provost for faculty affairs, said at a Faculty Senate meeting Friday that officials have increased salaries for some faculty whose pay was not in the same range as their colleagues.

Equity, sustainability among academic priorities outlined before Faculty Senate

By Ianne Salvosa
September 12, 2022
Effective July 1st, the DC minimum wage rose to $10 for tipped employees.

Court of Appeals confirms minimum tipped wage ballot question

By Ianne Salvosa
September 5, 2022
Biden called the student loan cancellation program a "game-changer" at a rally in Rockville, Maryland Thursday.

Student debt cancellation will aid borrowers but should be more equitable: experts

By Daniel Patrick Galgano and Ianne Salvosa
August 29, 2022
Freshmen said the University sent them a complimentary physical copy of "The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward," which was a “worthwhile” read on reincorporating regret into their life as a catalyst for improvement.

Officials reimplement summer reading for incoming freshmen

By Ianne Salvosa
August 22, 2022
Wrighton called on University community members to “advocate for change” in their commitment to problem-solving across disciplines and partisan lines.

Wrighton appoints four officials to fill jobs on GW’s administration

By Ianne Salvosa
July 8, 2022
The DC CAN exposure system - a cellphone alert for individuals that notifies them when they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive - will remain in effect.

D.C. ends contact tracing as pandemic concerns wane

By Ianne Salvosa
July 8, 2022
Mayor Muriel Bowser will likely be the first three-term D.C. mayor since Marion Berry, who won his third term in 1986.

Bowser announces increase to D.C. minimum wage

By Ianne Salvosa
June 30, 2022
Thousands protested outside the Supreme Court Friday after they released their decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, rolling back federal abortion protections.

Thousands protest in front of Supreme Court after Roe v. Wade overturn

By Sejal Govindarao and Ianne Salvosa
June 25, 2022
Cissy Petty, the dean of the student experience, said she “echoed” other student affairs experts in saying that officials’ jobs entail “helping our students explore and learn more about equity, gender and inclusiveness.”

Cissy Petty to retire after four years of student service

By Ianne Salvosa
May 24, 2022
About 6,200 graduates whose college experiences were marred by the COVID-19 pandemic celebrated on National Mall Sunday.

Graduating students celebrate Commencement, reflecting on ‘resilience’ through pandemic

By Ianne Salvosa
May 16, 2022
Paul Wahlbeck, the dean of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, highlighted the resilience of the graduating class through the pandemic during his remarks.

CCAS graduation ceremony encourages community, compassion

By Ianne Salvosa
May 16, 2022
The consortium will study how war uniquely affects gender minorities and promote a "gendered approach" to foreign policy.

Central Asia Program hosted events, fellowships, research in first decade

By Ianne Salvosa
May 16, 2022
Officials have said future financial aid packages will be “consistent” with increases to cost of attendance.

Rising tuition, financial aid can maintain graduation rates: experts

By Ianne Salvosa
May 16, 2022
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