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Roberto Izurieta

GW Faculty Member and Alumnus Becomes Ecuador’s Ambassador to Chile

GSPM’s Roberto Izurieta said Chile has “great personal significance” for him.

GW Community Members Use MLK Jr. Day to Make an Impact

Hundreds of members of the GW community joined by the vice president and cabinet secretaries volunteered for service projects on campus and around the D.C. area to honor the legacy of MLK Jr.

Morton Funger

In Memoriam: Morton Funger

A pillar of the GW community, Funger, A.A. ’52, B.A. ’53, was known for his leadership, philanthropy and dedication to the university.

Student Speaker Competition 2023

2023 Commencement Student Speaker Competition Announced

Graduating students can enter the competition to address the GW community on May 21 on the National Mall.

Men's basketball game

GW Releases Guiding Principles for the Selection of the New Moniker

GW community members can submit their suggestions until Jan. 31.

Milken Institute SPH building

COVID-19 during Pregnancy Ramps up Serious Health Risks

New research found infection during pregnancy causes a sevenfold increase in risk of death, adding urgency to calls for vaccination.

Tim Shenk

Whatever Happened to Coalition Building?

Why can’t modern American political systems build consensus? History professor Timothy Shenk’s new book explores how visionaries once forged majorities—and how polarization tore them apart.

Nikole Hannah-Jones

The Legacy of Slavery Undermines the Health of Black People

Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of the Pulitzer Prize-winning The 1619 Project, addressed the SMHS about the role of racism in health disparities.

Fauci

Anthony Fauci Encourages SMHS Students to Embrace Opportunities

In his final public address, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases offered career lessons during the SMHS Summit on HIV.

Granberg welcome

Ellen Granberg: GW Community’s Ambition is ‘Inspiring’

The university’s 19th president addressed members of the GW community on Wednesday, saying she is eager to work together for even greater impact.