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GW Announces Initiative to Strengthen Disaster Resilience in Developing Countries

A multimillion-dollar initiative at the George Washington University will combine education and research with on-the-ground training programs in developing countries to prepare local leaders to...

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Paul Ryan Says Obamacare Repeal, Immigration Reform Are Priorities

By Kristen Mitchell

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said Thursday that Republicans are moving as quickly as they can to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act during the first 100 days of...

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University Launches Institute for Korean Studies

The George Washington University on Thursday officially launched the Institute for Korean Studies, which will aim to strengthen and grow GW’s existing Korean Studies program while promoting Korean...

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Sustainable Urban Planning Program Begins Accreditation Process

The George Washington University’s Sustainable Urban Planning Program reached a milestone this month in its process to...

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Stick to New Year’s Resolutions by Planning Ahead, Enjoying the Process

By Kristen Mitchell

As a new year begins, it’s easy to envision a world where you suddenly have enough energy to get to the gym at 5 a.m. and finish the day with a home-cooked, healthy meal...

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Bernie Sanders Talks Confirmation Hearings, Obamacare in CNN Town Hall

By Kristen Mitchell

When it comes to the controversial nominees President-elect Donald Trump has named for positions in his cabinet, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., has pretty much made up his...

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Preserving a Presidential Administration’s Social Media Activity

By Ruth Steinhardt

As the inauguration of Donald Trump nears, the George Washington University libraries are taking steps to preserve one ephemeral portion of President Obama’s...

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GW Coach Joins White House Summit on Campus Sexual Assault

By Ruth Steinhardt

George Washington University women’s basketball coach Jennifer Rizzotti joined Vice President Joe Biden and numerous activists against campus sexual assault at the White...

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Thomas LeBlanc, 17th GW President: ‘There Is a Special Opportunity Here’

By Kurtis Hiatt

The story of his life, Thomas LeBlanc said Friday, is one defined by education.

“At age 5, I left home to go to school, and every step of the way I never took a break...

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Thomas LeBlanc Named 17th President of the George Washington University

The board of trustees of the George Washington University Friday unanimously approved the appointment of Thomas J. LeBlanc as the university’s 17th president.  An accomplished...