GW’s Response to COVID-19

Our campus operations continue to be guided by our commitment to the health and safety of the GW community. Learn more about how we are moving onward. For information and resources on COVID-19, visit the CDC’s website.

 

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While much has changed over GW’s 200 years,
what endures is our never-ending

commitment to creating a
greater world.

 

 

Make an Impact

GW Is Top Medium Enrollment Producer of National Study Abroad Scholarship

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GW was named the top producer among medium-sized higher education institutions for the Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad, which diversifies the student population that studies abroad and the destinations of study. The honor comes as a huge source of pride, as GW has increased efforts to have a diversity of student voices, upbringings, financial backgrounds and fields of study represented through study abroad across the globe. According to the Office for Study Abroad, more than 1,000 GW students study abroad each academic year in more than 150 programs.

 

NEWS AND EVENTS

 

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STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY

 

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Corcoran Students Capture College Photography Honors

Three students from the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design won awards at the prestigious College Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing work that included intimate portraits of a Washington, D.C. couple who served a combined 50 years in prison and a series exploring the photographer’s relationship with her sister during the COVID-19 pandemic. The competition recognizes premier photojournalism and documentary work from undergraduate and graduate students and chose from 10,000 images entered by 535 students from 116 colleges and universities in 35 countries.

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Expanding Our Reach

GW faculty, students and alumni are broadening their reach into outer space. The GW Astrophysics Group has a new agreement with the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center which opens doors to a greater imprint for the Physics Department in space science. Additionally, it will expand collaboration opportunities for both faculty and students. GW Alumnus  Andre Douglas, Ph.D. ‘21, has also been selected to join NASA’s 2021 astronaut candidate class, as one 10 new astronaut candidates from a field of more than 12,000 applicants.

 

 

"Thomas Buergenthal visited my Holocaust class @GWtweets today and I’ll never forget it. It was the first time in my life hearing from a Holocaust survivor directly. Research through text is one thing. Hearing directly from the person is another."

Gavin Coble

BA Political Science '19

A Diverse Community is a Strong Community

Collaboration, Respect, Openness and Diversity are core values that define the George Washington University (GW). The Accessibility Notice and Equal Opportunity (EO) Statement shared here reflect our desire to make this a welcoming and inclusive space for all students, visitors and members of our broader community.

 

Accessibility Notice

The George Washington University (GW) is committed to making all web properties and web content accessible and usable for everyone, including people with disabilities, by employing principles of universal design and striving to conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0.

If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access GW websites, videos or other digital content, please let us know.

Equal Opportunity (EO) Statement

The George Washington University does not unlawfully discriminate against any person on any basis prohibited by federal law, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, or other applicable law, including without limitation, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, or familial or marital status. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the university, including admission to education programs and employment.