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Researchers Design Facial Recognition System to Track Wild Lemurs
A team of researchers has developed a computer-assisted recognition system that can identify individual lemurs in the wild by their facial characteristics. The facial recognition method has the...
Protein-Fueled Fruit Flies More Likely to Produce Successful Sons
By Kristen Mitchell
The diet of a fruit fly can determine the success his sons will have in mating, according to a paper co-authored by a George Washington University researcher. The study...
In His Own Words: A Founding Father’s Educational Legacy
Editor's Note: “In Their Own Words” is a monthly GW Today audio feature showcasing the voices of historical figures with ties to the George Washington University. GW Today will bring those...
By B. L. Wilson
The legendary boxer Jack Johnson’s story is a favorite of Michael Wilbon, the co-host of ESPN’s show, “Pardon the Interruption,” who took part Monday night in a discussion on...
Faculty Senate Hears Updates on Research Funding and Flagg Building Renovations
By Kristen Mitchell
The George Washington University Faculty Senate received updates on activities in the...
University Kicks Off #CelebrateGW Month of Events
The university last week kicked off a month of events—#CelebrateGW—that celebrate the 285th anniversary of George Washington’s...
Could the New Education Secretary Transform Public Education?
By Ruth Steinhardt
Activist and philanthropist Betsy DeVos was confirmed Tuesday as education secretary, with Vice President Mike Pence casting a tie-breaking vote in the Senate. Maria Voles...
Five Takeaways from a Session with Thomas LeBlanc
Thomas LeBlanc, who was named the 17th president of George Washington University last month, will begin in the new job Aug. 1. But Dr. LeBlanc has begun the transition process, and that...
Country Singer Brett Young to Perform at Lisner Auditorium
Country music singer and songwriter Brett Young will bring his soulful vocals and impassioned lyrics to George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium on March 8.
With three independent...
