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Tiffany Garcia: Carving my own path

By Tiffany Garcia
April 18, 2022

Humans of GW features student profiles to highlight faces of campus community

By Tiffany Garcia
April 26, 2021
Experts in infectious diseases said if a student’s entire friend group has been fully vaccinated, seeing them indoors and without face masks is safe.

Vaccinated students adjust to looser COVID-19 restrictions after year of tight social pods

By Tiffany Garcia and Tara Suter
April 19, 2021
The sophisticated outdoor dining experience makes Fiola Mare the best place to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries or just to enjoy a delicious meal.

Best open air patio dining: Fiola Mare

By Tiffany Garcia
April 19, 2021
Students said they're worried as they potentially face a second straight summer without an internship.

‘We’re just not getting anything back’: Students scramble to secure summer internships

By Tiffany Garcia
April 12, 2021
Senior Devon Bradley said BSU leaders worked to establish a "personal connection" with members of the SA that hadn't existed in the past.

BSU ‘revamped’ advocacy efforts, community building this academic year: leaders

By Tiffany Garcia
April 12, 2021
Student leaders representing race- or ethnicity-based student organizations have shouldered some of the burdens of ensuring students feel like a part of campus in spite of nearly three semesters away from D.C.

Multicultural student leaders bolster programming to maintain community online

By Tiffany Garcia and Nick Pasion
April 4, 2021
As activism moved online last year in light of the pandemic, students say the combination of a tumultuous year for social justice, remaining cooped up in their homes and balancing regular life was too much for many to handle.

Students say balancing mental health, social media consumption leaves them ‘exhausted’

By Tiffany Garcia and Lalitha Shanmugasundaram
April 4, 2021
Of the 190 men who participated in recruitment, 177 were eligible to accept a bid, and 120 ultimately joined an Interfraternity Council chapter.

GW rolls out safe alcohol consumption education program for Greek chapters

By Tiffany Garcia
March 31, 2021
The rate at which alumni defaulted on their student loans tied for the seventh lowest among GW's peer schools.

Officials roll out student advisory council to inform, advise financial aid office policy

By Tiffany Garcia
March 8, 2021
Snow blanketed areas across Texas following two weeks of a winter storm, leaving students without power and mentally and physically drained.

‘I felt really helpless’: Students in Texas sought extensions, missed classes during storm

By Tiffany Garcia and Brennan Fiske
March 1, 2021
Gale said as a traditional day student, she does not share the same experiences as her transfer or non-J.D. constituents.

SBA amends constitution to create two new senate positions

By Tiffany Garcia
February 24, 2021
The upside of remote instruction for some students has included the ability to earn extra income on the side with jobs or to catch up on missed lectures via video recordings.

Students add jobs, heavier course loads to online learning schedules

By Tiffany Garcia and Lauren Sforza
February 16, 2021
Bradley said the move is on par with the organization’s goal last year to increase BSU’s presence on campus and student engagement.

Black Student Union launches first website in more than five years

By Tiffany Garcia
February 10, 2021
Student organization leaders said they plan to bring in LGBTQ business professionals in to speak to members and offer advice.

LGBTQ student organization works to promote visibility in the business school

By Tiffany Garcia
February 8, 2021
Panhel chapter leaders received early access to GW-licensed Zoom accounts to conduct virtual recruitment this season.

Sorority chapters turn to informal recruitment after continued formal recruitment decline

By Tiffany Garcia
January 25, 2021
Researchers in the chemistry department use the telescope to research greenhouse gas concentrations.

Virtual ‘hackathon’ featured projects to improve COVID-19 care

By Tiffany Garcia
January 18, 2021
Program guides provided first-year students with resources, like student care packages, a template for a first year ‘time capsule’ and reflection exercises for students.

Freshmen mentorship program helped students acclimate to GW from home: officials

By Tiffany Garcia
January 11, 2021
The organization publishes a weekly spotlight highlighting a successful female leader in an industry called “Wise Women Wednesday.”

National women’s networking group adds chapter at GW

By Tiffany Garcia
January 11, 2021

GW Mutual Aid raises more than $10,000 in student-provided relief by end of semester

By Tiffany Garcia
December 18, 2020
Sophomore Sydney McArthur, the co-founder of SINAR, said the organization had a “more inclusive” mission in collaborating with multiple organizations for Native American Heritage Month this year.

GW SINAR hosts speakers, discussions for virtual Native American Heritage Celebration

By Tiffany Garcia
November 22, 2020
Last weekend marked the second- and third-busiest days for air travel since the pandemic started.

Students debate heading home for Thanksgiving as COVID-19 cases soar

By Tiffany Garcia and Lauren Sforza
November 22, 2020
The report surveyed about 10 percent of the Black population at GW to gauge their concerns with online learning and catalog their needs.

First-ever ‘State of Black GW’ report requests officials provide increased support for Black students

By Tiffany Garcia and Brennan Fiske
November 22, 2020
Former and current College Democrats leaders will not name those involved with omitting a candidate's votes during the group's freshman representative election.

Political student organizations shift efforts after end of presidential race

By Tiffany Garcia
November 16, 2020
Editors of the publications say their goal is to attract a like-minded group of students and showcase student talent.

Students look to attract new writers, followers in self-published magazines

By Tiffany Garcia and David Brothers
November 9, 2020
Mitchell Hall and District House have experienced nine fire alarm activations since the beginning of the semester.

RA, SAM programs to remain suspended for the spring

By Tiffany Garcia
November 5, 2020
Many students engaged in election activities like phonebanking say school is on the backburner as Election Day approaches.

‘I’ve just been so overwhelmed’: Students struggle to focus on classes as Nov. 3 nears

By Tiffany Garcia and Tara Suter
November 2, 2020
The new student organizations aims to ease the transition for GW students moving abroad and for foreign students coming to study at GW.

Study abroad student organization looks to create mentorship program

By Tiffany Garcia
November 2, 2020
Students said they appreciated the seamless nature of the University's in-house COVID-19 testing centers but worried about how the system would handle 1,500 more students next semester.

GW’s COVID-19 testing centers have provided ‘peace of mind,’ students say

By Tiffany Garcia and Lauren Sforza
October 25, 2020
A new student organization will showcase student writing on social justice issues around the world on its Linktree.

New student group uses writing to bring awareness to international affairs crises

By Tiffany Garcia
October 25, 2020
The Office for Study Abroad's former location in the University Student Center.

Officials suspend all spring study abroad programs, nonessential student travel

By Tiffany Garcia
October 21, 2020
Kogan Plaza

‘My morale is shot’: Students struggle to focus with another virtual semester in sight

By Tiffany Garcia
October 18, 2020
From left: Christian Trummer, Sahil Pankhaniya and Allen Wang want to open GW’s first student-run credit union by May 2020.

Student-led credit union prepares to launch next semester

By Tiffany Garcia
October 18, 2020
Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a state of emergency in D.C. Wednesday, enabling her to order mandatory medical quarantines and ban price gouging on medical supplies.

D.C. extends COVID-19 state of emergency to end of calendar year

By Tiffany Garcia
October 11, 2020
About 5,000 people registered to attend a four-week-long ODECE series in June called #GWInSolidarity following nationwide protests against police brutality.

Student groups required to update bylaws to meet GW inclusion policy

By Tiffany Garcia
October 7, 2020

Law school alumna seeks ACLU for help clearing record over no-contact order mix-up

By Tiffany Garcia
October 7, 2020
D.C. resident Doretha Parks claims GW Hospital workers held her “hostage” while injecting needles in her arm.

GW Hospital operations ‘recover’ after cyberattack, officials say

By Tiffany Garcia
October 7, 2020
Several student performance groups showcased their talents at the Excellence in Student Life awards

Performing arts groups try out new platforms for rehearsals, events

By Tiffany Garcia and Valeria Sofia Fernandez Leon
October 4, 2020
A former patient of the GW Hospital is claiming that officials should not have terminated his care because of his romantic pursuit of his doctor.

GW Hospital majority owner experiences software cyberattack

By Tiffany Garcia
September 30, 2020
Poor air quality and fears surrounding evacuation distracted from online classes, students on the West Coast said.

Power outages, poor air quality from West Coast fires disrupt students’ studies, homes

By Tiffany Garcia and Tara Suter
September 28, 2020
University spokeswoman Crystal Nosal said officials notified students about the reduced cost through their eBill.

Foggy Bottom testing center moves from Smith Center to Shenkman Hall

By Tiffany Garcia
September 23, 2020
Nosal said the leaks were fixed afterward and an assessment is being made to prevent future leaks from happening.

Heavy rain causes leaks in District House

By Tiffany Garcia
September 23, 2020
About 5,000 people registered to attend a four-week-long ODECE series in June called #GWInSolidarity following nationwide protests against police brutality.

‘It just gets exhausting’: Students, experts react to string of racist incidents

By Tiffany Garcia
September 20, 2020
The University's admit rate dipped to 38.7 percent this year as part of University President Thomas LeBlanc's 20/30 Plan.

Undergraduate admissions office adjusts recruitment tactics amid pandemic

By Tiffany Garcia
September 20, 2020
Delta Tau Delta closed its off-campus residence to visitors after members tested positive for COVID-19.

Delta Tau Delta closes off-campus house to visitors after members contract COVID-19

By Tiffany Garcia
September 15, 2020
The organization's leaders said they plan to hold a welcome meeting over Zoom in the coming weeks.

Puerto Rican student group looks to celebrate island’s culture

By Tiffany Garcia
September 13, 2020
Panhellenic Association sororities could not participate in the annual "Meet the Greeks" event Saturday after a racist Snapchat post emerged from the account of a sorority president earlier this week.

Panhel, IFC adjust to online conferencing to continue engagement, philanthropy

By Tiffany Garcia and Lauren Sforza
September 13, 2020
Multicultural Student Services Center staff hope to recreate the familial feel of their townhouse on G Street through online programming this semester.

MSSC staff aim to stay connected with students through virtual programming

By Tiffany Garcia
September 8, 2020
Gilda Mossadegh, the director of undergraduate and pre-professional academic advising for the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, said additional tools on the platform have also boosted appointment attendance.

Online classes prompt students to take leave of absence, defer enrollment

By Tiffany Garcia
September 8, 2020
Students previously enrolled in Krug's classes said the incident highlights the need for greater faculty diversity in academic departments across the University.

Students say history professor who falsified Black identity ‘betrayed’ them

By Lizzie Mintz, Makena Roberts and Tiffany Garcia
September 8, 2020
Freshmen can speak to students in more than 475 organizations on campus at the student organization fair this weekend.

Student organizations adapt to remote fall recruitment, programming

By Tiffany Garcia and Clara Duhon
August 30, 2020
Several students interviewed said they preferred the personal connection afforded to them by student organizations over New Student Orientation.

Incoming freshmen explore new ways to connect with each other

By Tiffany Garcia
August 30, 2020
Park visitors can file one-hour reservations on a first-come, first-served basis from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at a cost of $20 per hour of use.

Thousands protest police brutality, racism at March on Washington

By Sarah Roach and Tiffany Garcia
August 29, 2020

Phi Sigma Sigma closes GW chapter, surrenders chapter house

By Tiffany Garcia
August 27, 2020

Criminal justice organization seeks to attract students interested in major, advocacy

By Tiffany Garcia
August 23, 2020
The organizers of the mutual aid fund say their new fundraising goal is $10,000, which will help less fortunate students pay for medical care and other basic needs.

Student leaders relaunch aid spreadsheet to support students during COVID-19

By Tiffany Garcia
August 23, 2020

CCAS chairs, directors demand officials tap endowment, reserve before layoffs

By Tiffany Garcia
August 21, 2020
Officials will increase the number of off-campus housing exemptions to accommodate upperclassmen who can no longer live in Mitchell, Guthridge and West halls during Thurston renovations.

RA program on pause for fall semester

By Tiffany Garcia
August 5, 2020
Administrators will hold several virtual forums for community members in the coming weeks and will staff a live-answer information line for anyone with questions, the release states.

Officials announce plans for returning students’ belongings, continued storage

By Tiffany Garcia
August 2, 2020

BSU announces mentorship program for underclassmen

By Tiffany Garcia
August 2, 2020

Kappa Alpha two-year suspension upheld

By Tiffany Garcia
August 1, 2020
GW's 12 peer schools are taking similar steps to address the COVID-19 pandemic, like offering students housing and dining refunds.

Officials revert fall class schedule back to original academic calendar

By Tiffany Garcia
July 30, 2020
No more than 250 people are allowed to gather, according to the mayor's office.

D.C. officials change method to determine COVID-19 control

By Tiffany Garcia
July 29, 2020
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences

SMHS researchers examine nitric oxide as potential COVID-19 treatment

By Tiffany Garcia
July 23, 2020

Several people allege sexual assault against alumnus, slam GW’s rape culture

By Tiffany Garcia
July 22, 2020
Bishop Walton, BSU's chief of staff, said he hopes the team of researchers will be able to present a set of reforms to MPD by the start of 2021.

BSU, Nashman Center, sociology department launch research project on D.C. policing

By Tiffany Garcia
July 11, 2020
Fulbright and Francis Scott Key halls will shut down this summer to receive upgrades. Five other residence halls – JBKO, Merriweather, Clark, Cole and Hensley halls – will remain open over the summer but will receive minor upgrades.

Student leaders launch petition to rename six campus buildings, Colonials moniker

By Tiffany Garcia
July 9, 2020

Gun violence-prevention student group seeks to expand Black advocacy efforts

By Tiffany Garcia
July 5, 2020
The Class of 2023 spent their first four days at GW by participating in New Student Orientation.

New Student Orientation goes online for incoming students’ transition

By Tiffany Garcia
June 28, 2020
SA Sen. Howard Brookins, U-at-Large, is running for SA president on a platform of addressing racial issues on campus and improving financial aid services.

SA to donate remainder of 2019-20 budget to D.C. service organizations

By Tiffany Garcia
June 28, 2020

Cost of attendance payment plan to drop from five to four months

By Tiffany Garcia
June 26, 2020
Guillermo Gutierrez, a tenured medical professor, is suing the University and Medical Faculty Associates for $137,500.

Medical Faculty Associates partners with revenue management company

By Tiffany Garcia
June 25, 2020

District exceeds 10,000 COVID-19 cases as city moves into second phase of reopening

By Tiffany Garcia
June 22, 2020

GW Balance hosts virtual dance classes for fundraiser to support Black dancers

By Tiffany Garcia
June 19, 2020
University President Thomas LeBlanc and three other local college presidents announced their support for D.C. statehood ahead of a congressional hearing on the issue Thursday.

House of Representatives to vote on D.C. statehood June 26

By Tiffany Garcia
June 17, 2020

Kappa Alpha facing two-year suspension, pending appeal

By Tiffany Garcia
June 17, 2020

Pakistani student organization working to raise $10,000 for Black Lives Matter

By Tiffany Garcia
June 15, 2020
Jordan West said that following the month-long program, officials plan to share "educational resources and ongoing opportunities" with students to further the conversations and work students are putting toward anti-racism.

Diversity and inclusion office hosts programming series on equity, anti-racism

By Tiffany Garcia
June 15, 2020

Black student organization establishes fund for students’ essential needs

By Tiffany Garcia
June 14, 2020

Suicide prevention student organization to host virtual walk for research, education

By Tiffany Garcia
June 13, 2020
A police car is spray painted with the word "Floyd," referring to a black American killed by an officer earlier this month.

Student demonstrators passionately protest but express mixed opinions on rioting, looting

By Diego Mendoza and Tiffany Garcia
June 10, 2020

Black Student Union raises nearly $10,000 to support protesters’ legal, bail fees

By Tiffany Garcia
June 4, 2020
Violent crimes, which include robbery, aggravated assault and domestic violence under the Clery Act, have fallen by nearly half over the past three years.

BSU letter demands GWPD reforms to improve relationship with students

By Shannon Mallard and Tiffany Garcia
June 2, 2020

Student groups condemn police brutality, pledge solidarity with protests in statements

By Tiffany Garcia
June 2, 2020

Black Men’s Initiative calls on LeBlanc, five student groups to respond to police brutality

By Tiffany Garcia
May 31, 2020

D.C.-area Black Student Unions urge local leaders to address police brutality

By Tiffany Garcia
May 30, 2020

Public policies will need to adjust to aging population: report

By Tiffany Garcia
May 27, 2020
Officials said the patient who was refused testing at the GW Hospital did not fit the criteria for testing.

Students working during pandemic struggled to balance school work with jobs, they say

By Tiffany Garcia
May 17, 2020
This year's virtual Commencement ceremony featured remarks from several administrators, like University President Thomas LeBlanc and Board of Trustees Chair Grace Speights.

Officials urge Class of 2020 to persevere amid pandemic uncertainty

By Shannon Mallard and Tiffany Garcia
May 17, 2020
International students, forced to go home by the pandemic, said they had trouble adjusting to new schedules, where lectures often fell in the dead of the night local time.

International students say time differences hurt learning during online instruction

By Tiffany Garcia and Clara Duhon
May 17, 2020
Some faculty pushed back at newly announced enrollment changes, which includes an increased focus on STEM.

Building naming task force to begin drafting recommendations in June

By Makena Roberts and Tiffany Garcia
May 17, 2020
Transgender and Non-Binary Students of GW registered as a student organization last semester and has begun to host events this fall.

Organization for trans, nonbinary students helped build community, members say

By Makena Roberts and Tiffany Garcia
May 11, 2020
Anuj Mehrotra, the dean of the School of Business, said he has worked to improve communication between students, faculty and staff in his first year leading the school.

Business school officials announce grant for graduating seniors pursuing advanced degrees

By Tiffany Garcia
May 6, 2020

Sunrise GW, other leftist student groups address complaints of racial inequity

By Tiffany Garcia
April 30, 2020
Cissy Petty, the vice president for student affairs and the dean of students, said officials will work with interested students to determine how the student health council will function this semester.

Division for Student Affairs offers virtual programs during instructional continuity

By Tiffany Garcia
April 27, 2020
Skye Blanks, the organization's president, said First Gen United is using the weekly meetings as virtual office hours and to support members' emotional and academic well-being.

First Generation United hosts weekly online meetings during pandemic

By Tiffany Garcia and Clara Duhon
April 22, 2020

Incoming Black Student Union leaders seek to increase student engagement, they say

By Tiffany Garcia
April 22, 2020

D.C. Historical Society invites residents to document COVID-19 experiences

By Tiffany Garcia
April 15, 2020
The Colonial Health Center canceled all counseling appointments but offers crisis and emergency consultations.

With CHC counseling halted, students struggle to find mental health resources

By Shannon Mallard and Tiffany Garcia
April 8, 2020
Andy Liaupsin said his experience with Sunrise GW, the Progressive Student Union, Students Against Imperialism and GW for Bernie will help him push for fossil fuel divestment.

Executive Vice President: Andy Liaupsin

By Tiffany Garcia
April 6, 2020
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