News Releases
Keep up with the latest news at GW.
Students Rank University Services and Programs in New Survey
The George Washington University today announced the results of a new Service Excellence survey of GW students completed during the 2009 spring semester.
GW Launches Its Custom-Built VolunteerMatch Site
Online Tool Will Track Hours for First Lady Michelle Obama’s Service Challenge
Former Metro Communications Advisor Named Executive Director of Media Relations
Candace Smith has joined The George Washington University as executive director of media relations serving as the University’s chief spokesperson.
The George Washington University Receives $100,000 Jumpstart Gift for Veteran Student Aid Initiative
In conjunction with the Yellow Ribbon Program, QuikClot Scholarship will support four undergraduate and seven graduate student veterans
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The George Washington University School Of Business Earns Bid To National Sport Management Case Competition
This is the fourth year the Nationals Sports Forum has hosted the competition for sports masters and sports M.B.A. program students, and the first time the GW School of Business has been invited to compete.
GW Celebrates International Education Week with Event Series, Nov. 14-20
To mark this celebration, GW departments have joined efforts to offer a range of activities and events that represent the depth of the University’s commitment to promoting international education and global citizenship.
Estonian Defence Minister, Senator Collins and Senior Administration Officials Address GW Homeland Security Policy Institute Cyber Deterrence Symposium
The GW Homeland Security Policy Institute and the Intelligence and National Security Alliance co-hosted a symposium on cyber deterrence, Nov. 2.
Racial Segregation Key Factor in Subprime Lending
New study examines impact of segregation on the prevalence of high-cost loans in U.S. metro areas. Subprime loans disproportionately located in segregated areas.
Charlie Allen Discusses His 50-Year Career in U.S. Intelligence at GW Homeland Security Policy Institute
Mr. Allen discussed key events and lessons learned during his distinguished career of 50+ years in the U.S. intelligence community.
GW Invests $1 Million In New Funds For Service-Related Federal Work Student Employment
GW has allocated $1 million in new money, due in large part to additional federal stimulus funds, to increase its support of its Federal Work Study financial aid program.
The GW Experience
Students
All in the Family
Greg and Heather Hachenburg talk about their undergraduate experience at GW, one of many sibling pairs to share in the Colonials legacy.
Creating Next Generation Leaders
GW program helps female students connect with leading women across a variety of fields and develop their roles as future women in leadership.
Where the City is a Classroom
Freshman volunteers experience life beyond Foggy Bottom...
Faculty
Fighting Neglected Diseases
GW professor works to eradicate diseases that affect the health, education and economic development of the world's poorest people.
Building the Super Computer
Pioneering lab puts GW at the forefront of high-speed computing and offers GW students unprecedented access to science and skills of the future.
Blast From the Past
Students map an ancient—and dramatic—eruption as part of a geological research program in the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains.
Alumni
Giving Back to the District of Columbia
D.C. public health director calls GW education the foundation of his career.
GW Opens Doors
A chance encounter with a GW alumna helped give one GW undergraduate, an aspiring broadcast journalist from Texas, his big break.
The Legend Lives On
The $2 million bequest commitment caps a lifetime of philanthropy and service to GW, establishing the Elyse B. and Donald R. Lehman Endowed Professorship in Theoretical Physics.