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Stories from Our Community
Revolutionary Tales
From overcoming personal challenges to launching bold new ventures and championing communities, GW students embody what it means to shape change on campus and beyond.
Elana Meyers Taylor Charges Into a Historic Fifth Olympic Games
Elana Meyers Taylor, GW softball alumna and five-time medalist, is competing in her fifth Olympic games. She is both the most decorated athlete in U.S. bobsleigh history and the most decorated Black Winter Olympian in history. Raise High!
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GW Research Year in Review
The GW community reached new heights of research excellence and impact in 2025. In this GW Research Year in Review, explore the ideas, partnerships and discoveries that shaped our research enterprise and see how GW scholars are driving innovation and impact in particle physics, space policy, cancer prevention, AI, maternal health and more. Together, these achievements reflect a landmark year for GW, and a powerful glimpse of the discoveries still to come.
LATEST HEADLINES Week of: February 9
Outstanding Dissertation and Inventor Awards to Celebrate Distinguished Graduate Student Research
Milken Institute SPH Expands Undergraduate Curriculum Options to Students Across GW
GW Researcher Asks How People Assess Credibility of Social Media Clips
In Photos: Program Board Gala 2026
Students enjoyed an elegant atmosphere at the National Portrait Gallery during the annual winter gala.
Ian Tang
BS, International Affairs
MS, Public Policy
“My GW education made everything that I'm doing today possible. From my policy skills, communication skills, and getting to know every nook and cranny of D.C., GW gave me access and roots in the city.”
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