GW Board of Trustees Chair Grace Speights speaks to the Faculty Senate. (Harrison Jones/GW Today)

New Board Chair Addresses Faculty Senate

Grace Speights said strategic plan approval is planned for May 2020, while diversity and shared governance are among her priorities as chair.

HEADLINES

GW Politics Poll Finds Warren Leads the Democratic Field

October 17, 2019

The latest poll also found that the Massachusetts senator is the preferred second choice for Sanders and Biden voters and a strong sense of support for gun control measures.

World-Class Faculty Strategic Planning Committee to Hold Public Forum

October 14, 2019

GW community members invited to share feedback on how to best recruit, retain and promote a top-notch faculty at Oct. 16 forum.

High-Impact Research Strategic Planning Committee Holds First Public Forum

October 14, 2019

The committee seeks to define high-impact research across disciplines and identify a path to preeminence.

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GWToDo

#GWtoDo: Your Curated Arts and Events Agenda

Dress up for spooky season at the Corcoran Costume Ball, learn how Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Ronan Farrow exposed a class of serial abusers, nab free tickets to see Van Jones and Eric Holder and more.


 

Campus Life 101 graphic with image of U Yard

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.

 

Getting to Know the DMV graphic with passport-like stamp

Getting to Know the DMV

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. 

 

Editor's Picks

SMPA Professor Steven V. Roberts shared his own philanthropic journey and urged fellow faculty to help students succeed.

Faculty and Staff Share Stories of Giving

GW launched its employee philanthropy campaign at a reception honoring faculty and staff donors.

Benefits Open Enrollment 2020

2020 Benefits Preview for Faculty and Staff

Open enrollment runs Oct. 7-25, and the university has released highlights, with more details coming soon.

Professor Sylvia Silver

SMHS Awarded $22 Million Grant to Support Collaborative AIDS and Cancer Research

The AIDS and Cancer Specimen Resource has been renewed for five years.

I+E Lab

The New GW Innovation+Entrepreneurship Lab Opens

Managed by the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, the I+E Lab makes co-working and dedicated office space available to GW students and student groups.

GW Today

New Website to Connect Students with Research Opportunities

Students can use GW Student Research Commons to find research positions and other opportunities across disciplines.

President Thomas LeBlanc and Board of Trustees

Strategic Plan Committees Get to Work

President Thomas LeBlanc told the Board of Trustees the committees will organize outreach and engagement opportunities over the coming month.