GW Today Archives
In Mental Health, Is ‘Normal’ an Illusion?
Anthropology professor Roy Richard Grinker draws on his personal history—from his daughter’s autism to his grandfather’s work with Sigmund Freud—to challenge mental illness stigma.
GW Researchers Awarded $1 Million to Study Cellular Memory
The project, supported by the W.M. Keck Foundation, presents a new hypothesis about how cells learn to adapt to past experiences.
GW Earns Honor as a Top Producer of Fulbright Students
The university placed among the top research institutions for generating Fulbright students, with a total of 12 students accepting the award in the 2020-2021 academic year.
GW to Transform Service and Care for Residential Students
Roles are being reimagined so students can work in areas more tailored to their interests, and live-in staff will assume more managerial involvement.
All Access: Graduate School of Education and Human Development Dean
GSEHD Dean Michael Feuer spoke about the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in education and GSEHD’s impact on policy.
GW to Participate in Sanofi COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
GW will be a clinical trial site for Sanofi and GSK’s adjuvanted recombinant protein-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
Hamilton Actor Christopher Jackson Reflects on George Washington Role
Mr. Jackson sought to understand the man behind the myth to deliver an authentic and truthful Washington portrayal, he explained in a bicentennial talk with GW’s Denver Brunsman.
GW Alumnus Elected to National Academy of Engineering
Christopher J. Wiernicki, M.S. ‘83, has been recognized for his innovations in the design, engineering and operation of ships and offshore structures.
Chicago Bulls and White Sox Owner Speaks at GW Sports Conference
GW alumnus Jerry Reinsdorf spoke about the impact of COVID-19 on sports and the importance of philanthropy.
Bill Gates: Innovation Is Key to Avoiding Climate Disaster
During a virtual conversation with four D.C. universities, Mr. Gates said that making an impact on climate change will be more difficult than many young advocates recognize.
Yamiche Alcindor Talks about Being a Black Reporter in a ‘Chaotic’ White House
During a virtual Black Heritage Celebration event, the PBS NewsHour’s White House correspondent discussed the importance of telling Black stories as a political journalist.
Press Pass: Alumnus Journalist Is Eyewitness to Congress
Veteran Politico reporter Jake Sherman, BA ’08, covered budget battles and the Capitol Hill riots. Now he’s breaking news with Punchbowl News.
Milken Institute SPH Students Participate in National COVID-19 Research Project
Public health students document adherence to mask wearing and physical distancing guidelines in their communities.
New Partnership Aims to Detect, Predict Health Abnormalities in Drivers
A SEAS research team received funding to develop artificial intelligence systems aimed at helping people with health challenges drive safely.
GW Law Alumnus Makes $2 Million Bequest to Start Scholarship Fund
A gift from Kenneth E. Jaconetty will create an endowed need-based scholarship to support law students from diverse backgrounds to pursue studies in intellectual property law.
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