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GW President Thomas LeBlanc addresses Faculty Senate on Friday. (William Atkins/GW Today)

President Acknowledges Past and Looks to Future at Faculty Senate

Dr. LeBlanc outlined context for GW’s next steps and Dean Brigety reported on the state of the Elliott School.

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Campus Life 101

A new series from GW Today that offers tips on the basics of navigating life at college from staying safe to adjusting to college academics and managing stress.

The DMV—the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia—is home to broad, diverse communities and neighborhoods that offer history, good eats, parks and waterfronts—much of it a quick Metro ride away.

#GWtoDo: Your Curated Arts and Events Agenda

See Norman Rockwell’s iconic tribute to FDR’s “four freedoms,” learn how to run for office, take in Shakespearean slapstick and more.

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GSEHD Dean among Top Scholars Contributing to Education Conversations

Michael J. Feuer was listed on the 2019 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence list, which highlights the top 200 scholars who contribute to public discussion on education.

GSPM Professor Discusses Why a ‘Measly $3.7 billion’ Border Wall Means So Much

Michael Cornfield said the wall conflict is not about its physical composition, cost or length but with what conception of American nationalism and nationalization will prevail.

GW Law Professor Talks about Democratic Plans for Impeachment

Jonathan Turley said House Democrats cannot act on their promises of impeachment without a clear act to warrant such action.

GW Nursing Recognized for Its Commitment to Diversity

INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine awarded GW Nursing with the national distinction of the 2018 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for its outstanding demonstration of diversity and inclusion.

GW Holiday Video: Raise High in 2019

Elliott School Vice Dean Edward Gnehm Remembers George W. H. Bush

Michael J. Feuer was listed on the 2019 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence list, which highlights the top 200 scholars who contribute to public discussion on education.

Michael Cornfield said the wall conflict is not about its physical composition, cost or length but with what conception of American nationalism and nationalization will prevail.

Jonathan Turley said House Democrats cannot act on their promises of impeachment without a clear act to warrant such action.

INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine awarded GW Nursing with the national distinction of the 2018 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for its outstanding demonstration of diversity and inclusion.

Senior Shannon McKeown was inspired to research Jordanian national identity following a semester in Amman.

SEAS professor Emilia Entcheva, a pioneer in cardiac optogenetics, is advancing stem cell science through federally-funded research.

Ron Chernow, the award-winning historian whose book inspired the Broadway play “Hamilton,” will visit the university to kick off the series.

As one of GW’s health safety specialists, D.C. native Ms. Bigelow uses her public health expertise to train students, faculty and staff on laboratory protocol.

The site provides new information about the university’s five strategic initiatives and brings them under the theme “Together, We Raise High.”

The GW Sigur Center for Asian Studies and the Institute for Korean Studies were awarded funding to establish a national resource center to broaden the study of the East Asian