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David L. Unruh Appointed GW’s New Vice President for University Advancement
Unruh brings many years of experience, most recently as a senior VP at Drexel University in Philadelphia.
Q & A: Three Game Changers for Sports Business in 2025
Lisa Delpy Neirotti, director of GW's sport management program, discusses the state of collegiate athletics, women’s sports and more.
In Photos: 2025 GW Faculty and Staff Festival
Faculty and staff gathered last week on the VSTC and Foggy Bottom campus for exciting activities, raffles and a variety of tasty offerings from food trucks.
Christopher Alan Bracey to Step Back as Provost
Bracey will return to GW Law faculty following distinguished service at the end of June, Dean John Lach appointed interim provost.
Board of Trustees Elects Four New Members
Kevin Brown, Stacie Lissette, Jonathan Perlin and Ted Segal were elected to the board in May.
2025 U.S. Counties with the Highest Maternal Mental Health Risk and Lowest Resources
The report by The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health and GW reveals 150 counties are identified as maternal mental health “Dark Zones.”
Milken Institute School of Public Health Professor Receives Distinguished Graduate Award
The honor is the highest given to alumni of the University of Pennsylvania’s medical school.
GW Alumna Receives National Emerging Leadership Award
The award honors Annaliza Perez Torres’s early-career excellence in materials and process engineering.
GWSB Professor Named One Best 40 Under 40 MBA Professors
The award recognizes Vontrese Pamphile’s impactful scholarship, standout teaching and commitment to mentorship.