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In Photos: Welcoming the Year of the Rabbit

A traditional Lion Dance was the centerpiece of GW's Lunar New Year celebration on Kogan Plaza.

Student from American Studies/Tom Gugliemo Class

Interrogating the Past: Students Reveal GW History

In his American Studies capstone course, Tom Guglielmo asks students to train a critical eye on GW’s legacy—from Civil War archives to on-campus activism.

Roberto Izurieta

GW Faculty Member and Alumnus Becomes Ecuador’s Ambassador to Chile

GSPM’s Roberto Izurieta said Chile has “great personal significance” for him.

GW Community Members Use MLK Jr. Day to Make an Impact

Hundreds of members of the GW community joined by the vice president and cabinet secretaries volunteered for service projects on campus and around the D.C. area to honor the legacy of MLK Jr.

Morton Funger

In Memoriam: Morton Funger

A pillar of the GW community, Funger, A.A. ’52, B.A. ’53, was known for his leadership, philanthropy and dedication to the university.

Student Speaker Competition 2023

2023 Commencement Student Speaker Competition Announced

Graduating students can enter the competition to address the GW community on May 21 on the National Mall.

Men's basketball game

GW Releases Guiding Principles for the Selection of the New Moniker

GW community members can submit their suggestions until Jan. 31.

Milken Institute SPH building

COVID-19 during Pregnancy Ramps up Serious Health Risks

New research found infection during pregnancy causes a sevenfold increase in risk of death, adding urgency to calls for vaccination.

Tim Shenk

Whatever Happened to Coalition Building?

Why can’t modern American political systems build consensus? History professor Timothy Shenk’s new book explores how visionaries once forged majorities—and how polarization tore them apart.

Nikole Hannah-Jones

The Legacy of Slavery Undermines the Health of Black People

Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of the Pulitzer Prize-winning The 1619 Project, addressed the SMHS about the role of racism in health disparities.