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Diverse Group of Folk Artists Perform at Lisner

By Jay Conley

Sacred Harp singing, traditional gypsy music, and Native American storytelling were part of a diverse group of folk and traditional art forms that were performed Friday night...

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Jon Favreau Shares Advice with Students

By Julyssa Lopez

The moment Barack Obama was declared president in 2008, his campaign administration broke out into cheers. But speechwriter Jon...

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Study Finds Banned Flame Retardants Have Declined in Pregnant Women

In 2003, California became the first state to ban a class of flame...

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Experts Discuss Cyber Espionage

By Lauren Ingeno

Our country’s economy, military, critical infrastructure and competitive advantage are at risk, said experts during a panel discussion at the George Washington University on...

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How Might a Government Shutdown Affect the University?

By Lauren Ingeno

Unless lawmakers reach a spending deal by Tuesday, the federal government will shut down for the first time since the shutdown of 1995 and 1996. Kent Springfield, director...

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Author Michelle Alexander on ‘The New Jim Crow’

By Brittney Dunkins

New York Times bestselling author Michelle Alexander discussed her book, “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness,” at an event in the George...

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Panhellenic Association Sororities Welcome New Members

The George Washington University Panhellenic Association sororities welcomed 509 new sisters to GW Greek life at the annual Bid Day on Tuesday.

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GW Expert Answers Questions on Al-Shabaab

While the Islamic extremist group al-Shabaab has lost popular support and control of much of its native Somalia, last weekend’s attack in Nairobi demonstrated it still has the ability to carry out...

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More Than $13 Million Awarded to University Researchers

In the past month, more than $13 million from federal agencies has been awarded to George Washington University faculty members to fund eight research projects within the School of Medicine and...

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GSEHD Releases Six Papers on Keys to Student Success

Research released by the George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development examines the effect of student behaviors...