Commencement Week 2022: What You Need to Know
Commencement week at the George Washington University begins Tuesday with a week of events celebrating the achievements of its graduates culminating in the university-wide 2022 Commencement...
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GW Set to Graduate First Class of UWC Scholars
By Nick Erickson
It’s no secret the leadup to the 2016 United States presidential election was a firestorm often blowtorching any signs of civility. Then high-school student Dasha Vavilava...
Unionized Nursing Homes Have Lower COVID-19 Rates
Nursing homes were at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, but new research suggests a nuanced difference among them: According to a study led by Assistant Professor of Political Science...
Journalists Say Press Freedom Is More Vulnerable and More Important than Ever
CNN’s Sam Feist, Alex Marquardt, Donie O’Sullivan and Jason Rezaian discussed the importance of the free press to upholding democracy.
More Non-degree Credentials Are Expected in Coming Years
By Greg Varner
As the pace of technological development and knowledge production increases, more and more people need to update their skills. Unforeseen developments such as the COVID-19...
GW’s 2022 Distinguished Scholars
George Washington University has recognized seven students this academic year for outstanding academic achievement. Each year, GW takes note of full-time first year, sophomores, juniors and...
Nashman Center Celebrates Strong Year of Service
By Nick Erickson
Attending school in the backyard of some of the world’s most influential civic institutions, George Washington University students have long been engaged citizens willing...
Chemistry Researchers Develop Tool for Safer Pesticides
The majority of commercial chemicals that enter the market in the United States every year have insufficient health and safety data. For pesticides, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
GW Team Celebrates First Flight at Design, Build, Fly Competition
Students spent months building and testing an unmanned aircraft designed to deliver vaccine syringes to areas in need.