George Washington University Board of Trustees Elects Four New Members, Approves FY 2013 Budget
During its spring meetings, the George Washington University Board of Trustees elected four new distinguished members and approved the university's fiscal 2013 operating and capital budgets.
A New Report from GW Finds Federal Housing Administration Serving High Income Borrowers to to Subsidize Mounting Losses
According to a report from the George Washington University School of Business (GWSB), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is increasingly serving home buyers whose incomes exceed those of average Americans.
George Washington University Professor’s Research on Ancient Ballgame Reveals More about Early Mesoamerican Society
George Washington University Professor Jeffrey P. Blomster’s latest research explores the importance of the ballgame to ancient Mesoamerican societies. Dr. Blomster’s findings show how the discovery of a ballplayer figurine in the Mixteca Alta region of Oaxaca demonstrates the early participation of the region in the iconography and ideology of the game, a point that had not been previously documented by other researchers.
POLITICO-George Washington University Battleground Poll: Romney Polls Even with Obama
Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama are essentially tied among voters at 48 percent and 47 percent respectively, according to a new POLITICO-George Washington University Battleground Poll released today.
George Washington University and the Department of Defense Answer President Obama’s Call to Strengthen Military Families
Studies have shown that children who are exposed to a second language and culture between the ages of 0-5 years old are more developmentally well-rounded than those who are not exposed. Answering President Obama’s call to strengthen military families, GW is working with the Department of Defense (DOD) to enhance the language and cultural capabilities of children from military families with the Second Language and Culture Exposure for Children and Youth (SLCECY) Project.
The George Washington University to House the Center on Education Policy
The George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) has become the new home of the Center on Education Policy (CEP), an internationally renowned source of information to guide educational improvement.
Mary Ellsberg to Lead George Washington University’s Global Women’s Institute
Mary Ellsberg has been named director of the George Washington University’s Global Women’s Institute, which will launch in the fall. In this role, Dr. Ellsberg will lead the institute in its mission of enhancing the lives of women and girls by assessing and responding to challenges that this population faces.
Final George Washington University 2012 Commencement Line-Up Announced
“NBC Nightly News” anchor, members of Congress and the District’s deputy mayor of education will be among the speakers addressing graduates at George Washington University Commencement ceremonies May 18-20.
GW's Graduate School of Education and Human Development Names Phoebe Stevenson Administrative Dean
The George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) today announced that Phoebe Stevenson will serve as administrative dean and chief of operations for the school.
Rand Construction Founder and CEO Linda Rabbitt to Address Graduates at GW's School of Business' 2012 Commencement
Rand Construction founder, CEO and chairman and GW Board of Trustees member Linda Rabbitt will address the graduating class of the George Washington University’s School of Business (GWSB) on Friday, May 18, 2012.
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Students
An Incubator for Ideas
GW student entrepreneurs may apply for spots in entrepreneurship incubator.
A Home Away from Home
Twins study medicine and public health at George Washington.
Student Co-Produces New Album
George Washington student José Curbelo helped produce an album of northern Uruguayan music for Smithsonian Folkways.
A Call to Service
GW students traveled to Guatemala, Honduras, Los Angeles, New Orleans and Puerto Rico as part of the fourth annual Alternative Winter Break program.
Faculty
Teaching Campaigning in Cairo
GSPM professors teach practical skills to emerging politicians in Egypt.
South African Youth Perform at GW
Latest collaboration between Professor of Theatre Leslie Jacobson and the Bokamoso Youth Centre premieres Friday.
A Life-Changing Course
Today’s reading by Aryeh Lev Stollman, author of “The Far Euphrates,” is the first of six from visiting artists in this spring’s Jewish Literature Live course.
Alumni
Medical Alumni Can ‘Adopt a Doc’
New scholarship program enables graduates to put a face and name to donations.
GW Alumni, Graduate Student Win Fulbrights
Fifteen alumni and one doctoral student will conduct research around the globe with 2011-12 Fulbrights.
Furry Friend Gets Kids Excited About Learning
George Washington alumna helped create a curriculum for elementary school students centered on the dog who used to serve as the postal service’s mascot.