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Campus Buildings Get Sustainable Renovations

Eighty percent of George Washington University’s carbon footprint comes from activities conducted in campus buildings.

That’s why GW has launched the Eco-Building Program, which aims to...

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GW Students Ensure Homeless Doesn’t Mean Voteless

By Amber Palmer-Halma

In an election season that’s been noted for the initiatives to restrict voter registration, George Washington University students have sought opportunities to educate...

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University Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Museum

President Steven Knapp and Provost Steven Lerman joined representatives of The Textile Museum, Albert H. Small, GW Board of Trustees members and other university leaders to help break ground for...

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Thousands Attend 2012 Colonials Weekend

Thousands of family and friends descended upon George Washington’s Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses over the weekend to celebrate Colonials Weekend, the university’s premiere family event....

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Dead Heat Remains in Presidential Race

Although Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has gained some ground on key issues, the presidential race remains in a dead heat, according to a new POLITICO- George Washington University...

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GW to Host Safety and Security Forum Oct. 25

The university will hold a forum Thursday in the Jack Morton Auditorium to discuss safety and security on campus and answer audience questions. All GW community members are welcome.

“We...

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Ken Burns Previews New Dust Bowl Documentary

Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns gave a George Washington University Lisner Auditorium audience a sneak peek on Oct. 17 at “The Dust Bowl,” a...

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Board of Trustees Approves Construction of New Residence Hall

The George Washington University Board of Trustees Friday approved construction of a $130 million project to build a new residence hall that will provide approximately 850 beds on the Foggy Bottom...

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Symposium Highlights District’s Role in Civil War

During the Civil War, the District and nearby areas housed military hospitals, camps, prisons and nearly 70 forts and batteries protecting the city from Confederate troops. The District’s rich...

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GW Business Plan Competition Celebrates Five Years

A great business idea can come at any moment. That’s why six years ago, John Rollins, adjunct professor of entrepreneurship, began to conceive of a competition open to all students at the...