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  • Local Art

    Second Foggy Bottom outdoor sculpture exhibit features 15 works in a variety of media, colors and forms throughout the Historic Foggy Bottom Neighborhood.

  • A Green Good-Bye

    In Green Move Out 2010, the most successful one to date, GW collected 79,994 pounds of donations, 3,478 bags of donated clothing and items, 4,778 pounds of food, hundreds of bottles of used cleaning products and thousands of books.

  • Neighbors and Alumni Sign Up for Class

    From accounting to women’s studies, GW’s high-quality courses offer a rewarding way to build professional skills, increase knowledge and pursue lifelong learning.

  • Community Spirit on the Block

    Every October, thousands of visitors flood the Eye Street Mall. Festive music fills the air, smiling children sport fresh face paint and neighbors munch local restaurant fare.

Community Relations at GW

All great cities have great universities. With deep roots in the District of Columbia, The George Washington University is invested in the success and vitality of the Washington metropolitan area and the well-being of its residents. We actively share our resources and cultivate collaboration with the communities surrounding all three of our campuses, enhancing our collective quality of life and advancing our common goals. 

GW Community Relations in Action

Foggy Bottom/West End Community

The George Washington University has forged a strong sense of community with our Foggy Bottom neighbors, launching a variety of partnerships that underscore shared interests and needs. 

Mount Vernon D.C. Campus Community

From free summer movies on The Vern to use of the Eckles Library, The George Washington University’s Mount Vernon Campus offers a wide array of resources to our neighbors in the district’s Palisades area.

Virginia Community

From our Virginia Campus in Loudon County to our programs throughout the state, GW’s faculty and students—and the more than 40,000 GW alumni that make northern Virginia their home—strive to be a positive community resource in the commonwealth.

GW Upcoming Community Events