GW Today Archives

Student EMTs Step Up to Serve GW, D.C. Communities
Members of EMeRG provided emergency medical services on Inauguration Day and rendered aid during the riot at the Capitol.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Labs Adapt for Virtual Learning
SEAS faculty introduced cutting-edge technology to traditional in-person lab courses, a change that will outlast the COVID-19 pandemic.

NASA Missions Unmask Magnetar Eruptions in Nearby Galaxies
A team of GW magnetar experts was part of the international collaboration that analyzed data from space- and ground-based observatories.

Inauguration Preparation, Vaccine Updates Highlighted at Faculty Senate
Provost M. Brian Blake also presented a report on research.

The Insurrection at the Capitol and Its Legal Implications
GW Law experts discussed whether the Senate can hold an impeachment trial after Trump leaves office, the legality of Trump’s ban from social media platforms and more.

Virtual Day of Service Centers Martin Luther King Jr.’s Philosophies
The annual MLK Jr. Day of Service used its virtual platform this year to educate volunteers on how to use Dr. King’s principles of equality and peace toward creating a more just society.

GW Researchers Discuss ‘Democracy Under Siege’ in Wake of Capitol Riots
The Humanities Center hosted a panel to analyze how white supremacy, anti-blackness, anti-immigrant attitudes, anti-Semitism and truth distortion caused the “MAGA uprising.”

Program on Extremism Tracks Those Arrested in the U.S. Capitol Siege
The POE launched an online database of court records for suspects connected to the Jan. 6 attack on the seat of Congress.

GW’s DC Entrepreneurial Instruction & Mentorship Network Receives Funding for Pilot Program
Led by grantor Wells Fargo Bank, with support from the Washington DC Economic Partnership and Pepco, the new program offered by the GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship supports diverse startup owners in Washington, D.C.
S&P Global Ratings Affirms GW’s A+ Credit Rating
The university has a stable financial outlook as GW navigates the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic.
University Holiday on Inauguration Day, Important Safety Information
GW leadership provides update on steps to protect safety of university community in anticipation of Inauguration Day.

GW Staff Member Reflects on 40-Year Career
Vivian Walston, a finance coordinator in expense reporting for Procure-to-Pay, celebrated 40 years working at GW in 2020.
Shape of Fish Holds Key to Evolutionary Mystery
A research team including Biology professor Guillermo Orti and former students charted how fish evolve their body shapes.

Researchers Estimate 10,000 Elderly Washingtonians Living with Dementia
A new study led by the GW Institute for Brain Health and Dementia estimates that 13% of the city’s 65 and older populations are living with dementia.
Welcome to Spring 2021, GW
President Thomas LeBlanc addresses ongoing challenges, commitment to safety and optimism for the future in message to university community.