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The National Museum of Women in the Arts showcases more than 5,000 works of art spanning several centuries.

Weekend Outlook – Visit a museum highlighting women in the arts

By Julia Russo
July 29, 2021
Many of the buildings on GW's campus are named for statesmen with unsavory personal histories often swept under the rug.

Beyond the walls: Examining the history of campus building names, Colonials moniker

By Molly Kaiser and Julia Russo
September 28, 2020
Researchers at GW are developing an at-home COVID-19 test that uses a smartphone app, artificial intelligence and single-use sensors to detect the virus in patients.

Engineering, public health school researchers work to develop at-home COVID-19 test

By Julia Russo
May 17, 2020
Rachel Brady, a graduating senior, said she spent her time at GW planning and leading Alternative Breaks.

Seniors reflect on what they would have celebrated at Commencement

By Diego Mendoza, Anna Boone, Clara Duhon and Julia Russo
May 11, 2020
Kim Roddis, a professor of civil engineering, said she found it difficult to replicate certain aspects of in-person engineering classes, like drawing, over Blackboard Collaborate.

Faculty say online classes have helped develop new teaching strategies

By Falyn O'Brien and Julia Russo
May 11, 2020
The report aims to provide best practices on how to discuss food insecurity and related issues with patients in a sensitive manner.

Nursing faculty contribute to report on how to screen for food insecurity in patients

By Julia Russo
May 10, 2020
Looking for ways to kill time in isolation? Check out these faculty recommendations for books to pass the time.

Reading from home: Book recommendations from professors

By Zeina Mohammed and Julia Russo
April 27, 2020
The former offices of the George Washington University Psychology Department.

Professor contributes to research on effect of anxiety in parents on young children

By Julia Russo
April 27, 2020
The Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center is offering tips for managing personal finances during the COVID-19 pandemic in a new guide.

Business school center outlines personal finance suggestions amid pandemic

By Julia Russo
April 13, 2020
Business School Dean Anuj Mehrotra said he wants to make undergraduate and graduate programs more multidisciplinary based on student and faculty feedback.

Business school graduate programs jump several spots in annual rankings

By Ella Stern and Julia Russo
April 5, 2020

‘Getting to the Bottom of It’: Missing campus from the cloud

By Alec Rich, Julia Russo and Sarah Sachs
March 29, 2020
Outgoing Elliott School Dean Reuben Brigety said he is most proud of the relationships he formed with students and his focus on improving research and diversity.

Outgoing Elliott School dean shifted focus to ethics, African studies over five years

By Alec Rich and Julia Russo
March 8, 2020
The Department of Classical and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations plans to roll out a Biblical Hebrew program next semester.

Classics department faculty look to add biblical Hebrew option for students

By Julia Russo
March 2, 2020
The Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics in the Milken Institute School of Public Health added 10 courses, including computational biology and clinical trials.

Biostatistics, bioinformatics department works to build community in first semester

By Julia Russo
February 13, 2020
Several members of the panel said they were initially led to the Democratic Party after coming out but later realized their politics aligned more closely with the other side of the aisle.

LGBTQ Republicans discuss their identity, inclusivity in their party

By Julia Russo
January 29, 2020
Sophomore Gitika Maheshwari will host four student musical groups in her room in Francis Scott Key Hall this spring.

Student opens up residence hall room for ‘Tiny Dorm Concerts’

By Julia Russo
January 13, 2020
Michael King, the former chair of the chemistry department, will step down at the end of the academic year to focus on his own research.

Former chemistry department chair to retire after almost 50 years at GW

By Julia Russo
January 13, 2020
Francys Subiaul, a professor of speech, language and hearing sciences, is one of the faculty in smaller departments vying for the new surge of neuroscience majors this year. Sophia Young | Photographer

Faculty in speech and language department working to expand enrollment

By Julia Russo and Wafeeza Hussein
November 21, 2019
Louie Kahn, the campaigns director for GW College Democrats, said the executive board is working to regain members' trust after several former e-board members omitted votes during the organization's freshman representative election.

Resigned College Democrats members rigged group’s election, current leaders say

By Lizzie Mintz and Julia Russo
October 29, 2019
Experts said the lab will allow students to gain expertise from entrepreneurs who may have had similar startup ideas.

Officials open lab space to help students develop startups

By Ciara Regan and Julia Russo
October 9, 2019
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