Humanizing Poverty, Food Insecurity Key to Homelessness Awareness Week
While one in seven Americans live in poverty, it’s easy for many people to ignore the struggles of homelessness and food insecurity. During a time of the year...
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By Ruth Steinhardt
The George Washington University community took time out Friday morning to celebrate Veterans Day with its traditional wreath-laying ceremony.
“We are grateful for...
New Center to Focus on Advancement of Jewish Education
A gift from the Mayberg Foundation funded the creation of the new Mayberg Center for Jewish Education and Leadership, which will be housed in the George Washington University’s Graduate School of...
GW Researchers Awarded $7.5 Million to Study Child Health, Solar Cells
By Kristen Mitchell
George Washington University researchers studying a range of fields were recently awarded grants to continue innovative work to find therapies for improved melanoma...
School of Business Receives $4.8 Million Gift
The George Washington University School of Business has received a $4.8 million gift commitment to fund a new professorship in the school. The gift is a bequest from the donor’s estate.
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Faculty Senate Hears Update on Presidential Search
Board of Trustees Chair Nelson Carbonell on Friday provided the Faculty Senate with an update on the presidential search, saying the search committee has received some “terrific nominees”—more...
Veterans Receiving Care at Community Health Centers Up 43 Percent in Less Than 10 Years
The number of veterans served by community health centers has increased by 43 percent in less than 10 years, according to an...
GW Cohosts a D.C. Diwali Celebration
By B. L. Wilson
A standing-room-only crowd, many of them in bright and richly embroidered Hindu clothing, filled the Milken Institute School of Public Health’s Convening Center, where the...
Male Chimpanzees Are Bachelors, But They Can Be Good Fathers
Despite being characterized as players in the ape world, male chimpanzees also can be dutiful fathers, according to George Washington University researchers who say chimpanzees are more invested...
A Message from President Knapp
From George Washington President Steven Knapp:
A hallmark of our community is the civil discourse that takes place on our campuses every day. Our students, repeatedly ranked the most...