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X-rays from the initial flash of GRB 221009A could be detected for weeks as dust in the galaxy scattered the light back to observers, resulting in the appearance of a set of expanding rings. Images captured over 12 days by the X-ray Telescope aboard NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory were combined to make this .gif, shown here in arbitrary colors. (NASA/Swift/A. Beardmore, University of Leicester)

What Makes a Gamma-Ray Burst the ‘Brightest of All Time?’

GW doctoral student Brendan O’Connor is the lead author of a new study on the massive cosmic explosion detected last October.

Mohanad Alsaid and Dex Burns sit in class next to professor Ramien R. Pierre.

Chance Meeting Led Two GW Classmates to Become Business Partners

Mohanad Alsaid and Dex Burns worked together on a project in their GSEHD consulting skills course and now as CEOs of nonprofits.

 Anthony Hu (left) at the 2023 Ambassador's Awards Dinner with members of the Netherlands-America Foundation Education Committee.

Anthony Hu's Dream Summer Interning at Peace Palace Library in The Hague

The Elliott School senior landed his much-sought-after internship with help from The Netherland-America Foundation.

John-Carlos Estrada

Q & A: Alumnus and TV News Anchor John-Carlos Estrada, B.A. ‘09

A first-generation college student and scholarship recipient, Estrada credits GW with helping him to find his passion for broadcast journalism.

Jen Rubino

GW Student’s Charity Provides Hope through Handmade Cards

International affairs major Jen Rubino’s Cards for Hospitalized Kids has distributed more than 500,000 cards to patients in children’s hospitals and Ronald McDonald Houses.

Aristide Collins

Aristide J. Collins Jr. Takes Senior Role at Strada Education Foundation

GW’s vice president, chief of staff and secretary of the university is proud of the institution’s growth during his time of service.

Amitai Etzioni

In Memoriam: Amitai Etzioni

GW’s first University Professor was a sociologist and intellectual known internationally.

GW Business Alumnus Named a Co-Head of SPAC Investment Banking at BTIG

Andrew Maller will co-lead the division of the global financial services company.

GW Tempietto

GSEHD Alumnus Becomes President of Albion College

Wayne Webster begins his term on July 1.

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SMPA Professor Recognized for Her Podcast

Nina Seavey won a Silver Signal award for her podcast, "My Fugitive."