Stephen Pothier, senior research scientist in GW’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, died Nov. 30 in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Pothier served as adviser to GW’s Inaugural...
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By Jamie L. Freedman
America’s population is dangerously overweight. Over the past two decades, obesity has increased dramatically throughout the country—leading to chronic disease,...
Middle East Policy Forum Hosts Jerusalem’s Mayor
By Menachem Wecker
In biblical times, the city of Jerusalem was called “Yerushalayim,” which derives from the Hebrew root “shalem,” meaning “whole” or “complete.” Nir Barkat, the mayor of...
Alumna’s Museum Boasts Renowned Russian Collection
By Julia Parmley
Its collection—one of the most extensive of Russian imperial art outside Russia—includes a diamond-covered crown Empress Alexandra wore at her wedding to Tsar Nicholas II...
Marketing Online and Around the World
By Menachem Wecker
The employees at Abraham Harrison LLC, a digital public relations firm founded by GW alumni Chris Abraham, B.A. ’93, and Mark Harrison, B.A. ’92, speak English, Spanish...
Five GW Faculty Receive 2009 Bender Teaching Awards
By Julia Parmley
Unique application of technology, dedication, guidance and respect for students are just some of the attributes of this year’s Bender Teaching Award recipients....
Before a Nov. 17 dinner and presentation at Morton’s, GW senior Jamie Ramacciotti says she had no idea that it’s “perfectly acceptable” to eat asparagus with one’s fingers. Fellow senior Lauren...
By Menachem Wecker
Sitting in the audience at the dress rehearsal of the Department of Theatre and Dance’s show Dance Works,...
There’s a household in Beijing that’s in for some excitement.
TaiSen Zhuang, who’s pursuing a Ph.D. in micropropulsion, says he’ll be planning a visit to his hometown—to “give my mom and...
By Julia Parmley
If you think golf is just a game of leisure, try competing against approximately 70 Division I players while walking and carrying clubs over five miles of sand bunkers,...