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Historian Who Inspired the Broadway Play 'Hamilton' Visits GW

By T. Kevin Walker

Ron Chernow won the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for his biography “Washington: A Life,” but it was another one of Mr. Chernow’s six bestsellers that brought him Wednesday...

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Changes to Residential Life Aim to Better Support Students

In an effort to improve students’ residential life experience, the George Washington University this fall will add more than two dozen resident advisors as well as staff and faculty support roles...

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Age-Friendly Care Is Critical to Health Systems

By Kristen Mitchell

Building a health care system oriented for the needs of aging adults should be a priority for health care professionals, according to...

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GW Law Dean Weighs in on Admissions Scandal

Blake Morant cautions against dramatic changes in the admissions process despite scrutiny in light of the scandal.

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NBC News’ Savannah Guthrie Will Be GW’s Commencement Speaker

Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC News’ TODAY, will deliver the George Washington University Commencement address May 19 on the National Mall.

Ms. Guthrie has been a leading voice in the...

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Frankenstein, Dracula Signal Fears of Scientific Advancement

By Kristen Mitchell

Frankenstein’s frightening monster and blood-thirsty Dracula are more than just iconic horrors in 19th century literature. These menacing characters tell us a lot about...

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Innovating for Smarter Cities

By Kristen Mitchell

From apps to help drivers find open parking spaces on city streets to plans for solar panels that rotate to follow the sun’s rays, student innovators came up with new...

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‘Brave Girl Rising’ Puts a Human Face on the Global Refugee Crisis

By Ruth Steinhardt

A panel of activists and filmmakers visited the George Washington University Thursday to screen a new short film, “Brave Girl Rising,” that explores the challenges...

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Using Data to Tackle Real-Time Challenges for DC

By Kristen Mitchell

A new George Washington University cross disciplinary project aims to better understand some of the D.C. metropolitan area’s most complex challenges using real-time...