In Video: Is the State of Modern Democracy in Peril?
In conversation with CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck, Assistant Professor of History Timothy Shenk discusses the impact of modern American politics on our democracy.
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2026 New Venture Competition Features New Food Innovation Track
Applications for the 18th annual competition are now open until Feb. 1.
Black Hole Eats Star: Student Charts Record Blast
Physics Ph.D. student Eliza Neights was part of a NASA mission that recorded a gamma-ray burst that lasted for days.
GW Receives $2.9M to Strengthen Rural Nursing Workforce
The federal grant will support GW Nursing’s accelerated degree programs, creating sustainable pipelines for graduates to work in underserved communities.
GW Introduces Refreshed Brand Highlighting Proximity and Progress
Updated messaging and creative direction reflect community input and the university’s evolution.
GW Students Attend World Bank Meetings, Connect Research to Global Policy
IIEP sponsored GW students to attend the fall meetings of the World Bank and see their classroom lessons in impactful, real-world applications.
Brewing History: Alumna Stirs Coffee’s Revolutionary Roots
In her new book, historian Michelle Craig McDonald, M.A. ’94, reveals coffee’s surprising place in America’s story of independence—and interdependence.
Selling Innovative Business Ideas at Pitch George
The annual competition sponsored by the GW Business Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence offers students real-life experiences.
GW Takes Major Step toward Comprehensive AI Strategy with University-Wide Mapping Exercise
Zoe Szajnfarber will lead a community exploration of AI implementation in research, education and operations and the associated opportunities and risks.
Genetic Testing Reveals Often-Overlooked Fungal Infections in California Clinics
Cryptic fungal pathogen is a dominant cause of drug-resistant infections in the area, a study by Milken Institute SPH’s Lance Price found.