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A new student organization wants to teach students about the Mexican dance Folklorico. Left to Right: Sophia Razi, '22, president, Jocelyn Marquez, '22, vice president, Michelle Luse, '23, treasurer.

Folklorico dance group to highlight Latinx culture, students

By Kate McCarthy
September 19, 2019
Jade Hurley, the council's co-founder, said she wants the council to serve as an informal network for members to communicate with one another about events.

Council of gender-focused student organizations aims to boost membership

By Kate McCarthy
September 11, 2019
Student Association Sen. Jake Corsi, CCAS-G, co-sponsored a resolution calling on the senate to allocate funds for campus improvement projects.

SA Senate calls on University to increase campus safety in an active shooter scenario

By Kate McCarthy and Lizzie Mintz
September 11, 2019
The American studies department hired two new faculty members this semester who are heading courses this spring on topics including race and sexuality.

American studies department bolsters course offerings in race, diversity

By Kate McCarthy
November 8, 2018
Caroline Laguerre-Brown, the vice provost for diversity, equity and community engagement, said the diversity summit moved to the fall to open up more educational conversations about diversity and inclusion as soon as the year begins.

Diversity summit to take place in fall for first time since launch

By Kate McCarthy
October 10, 2018
Courses held in the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design's Flagg Building contribute to off-campus enrollment numbers.

Off-campus enrollment climbs after online program push, Corcoran acquisition

By Kate McCarthy
September 10, 2018
If elected, Olivia Babis, a former student, will be the first person with a visible disability to be elected to Florida legislature.

Former student campaigns to become Florida’s first disabled elected official

By Kate McCarthy
September 3, 2018
Genevieve Cifelli, a former vegan and vegetarian representative for GW Dining, said she helped advertise GWorld vendors like Healthy Fresh Meals through social media.

Dining representative program expands on-campus presence one year after launch

By Kate McCarthy
August 30, 2018
Before students head to classes across campus in the fall, they need to be prepared for course registration at Colonial Inauguration.

How to survive course registration and avoid schedule disasters

By Kate McCarthy
June 11, 2018
As part of a series of new admissions policies, the Milken Institute School of Public Health will enable prospective students to apply directly as a public health major starting fall 2019.

Public heath school rolls out new admissions, transfer policies to boost enrollment

By Kate McCarthy and Lizzie Mintz
May 14, 2018
Steve Elfers, an adjunct professor at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, was one of more than 30 reporters and photographers from the USA Today Network who won a Pulitzer Prize earlier this month.

Professor celebrates Pulitzer Prize for his work on interactive video at US border

By Kate McCarthy
April 30, 2018
Madeleine Cook | Staff Photographer

Students protest SA Senate decision not to censure senator accused of anti-Semitism

By Kate McCarthy
April 25, 2018
Sen. Jan Yonan, CCAS-U, started an informal task force to research the history of University building names, but after eight months, the group includes just two members and has not yet recommended any formal name changes.

Task force examining problematic building names stalls eight months after launch

By Kate McCarthy
April 23, 2018
Jennifer Weiss-Wolf discusses her recent book, "Periods Gone Public," about menstruation with a student at an event Tuesday.

Writer and menstrual equity activist analyzes evolution of period politics

By Kate McCarthy
April 4, 2018
Visit the District’s weekend-long comic convention to snap photos with stars such as “Guardians of the Galaxy's" Michael Rooker and Sean Gunn at Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Weekend outlook – Get your geek on at Awesome Con

By Kate McCarthy
March 28, 2018
Hunter Gomez, a first-year graduate student in the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, starred as the young Benjamin Franklin Gates in "National Treasure."

Student actor reflects on ‘National Treasure’ role, current film projects

By Kate McCarthy
February 20, 2018

New spinning studio to offer political-themed workouts

By Kate McCarthy
January 18, 2018

Experts see Trump effect as international student enrollment slows

By Kate McCarthy
December 7, 2017
The newly opened District Wharf will light its 55-foot Christmas tree Friday and illuminate the waterfront with thousands of lights at this inaugural holiday tradition.

Weekend outlook – Treat yourself to a chocolate festival before finals week

By Kate McCarthy
November 30, 2017
Freshman Shira Strongin and Lindsey O’Connell, the president of the Disabled Students Collective, said many buildings still lack proper accommodations for students with disabilities.

Inaccessible buildings pose barrier to students with disabilities  

By Anthony Tusino and Kate McCarthy
November 20, 2017
Prabhlean Kaur, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering and ISA’s director of community outreach, said the mentorship program will give younger students a friendly face on campus from a similar cultural background.

Indian student group launches first-ever South Asian mentorship program

By Kate McCarthy
November 9, 2017
Abigail Zapote, the executive director of Latinos for a Secure Retirement and the national vice president for young adults at LULAC, speaks at the event Thursday.

Latino student group hosts first panel event featuring advocates, academics

By Kate McCarthy
October 13, 2017
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