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Beachside structures in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Empowering Women to Lead in the Fight against Climate Change in Bangladesh

The Global Women’s Institute has received an NSF grant for collaborative, community-based research in the coastal communities of Cox’s Bazar and Chittagong.

Eva Mulholland at the Model NATO Summit.

Students Worked with World Leaders at Model NATO Summit at GW

The event gave students a chance to engage with world leaders and mirror the negotiating and decision making undertaken at the 2024 NATO Summit, which marked 75 years of the alliance.

Imani Cheers and her son, Isaiah, at the Essence Film Festival in New Orleans.

Imani Cheers’ Documentary Explores Love, Legacy and Loss

The film tells the story of her son’s journey as he connects with his South African roots while they both navigate the loss of their family matriarch.

Squares of dark chocolate

Study Finds Many Cocoa Products Contaminated by Heavy Metals

Dark chocolate lovers may want to limit their consumption to an ounce a day to stay on the safe side, GW researchers say.

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Thirteen GW Students and Alumni Receive the Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award

Thirteen GW students and alumni receive the Fulbright U.S. Student Program award, extending GW's global impact.

Michael Lipitz

Michael Lipitz Is GW’s Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics

Lipitz comes to GW from University of Illinois Chicago, where he has been director of intercollegiate athletics since 2019.

GW Tempietto

Campus Safety Advisory Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting

Important initial questions for discussion included defining physical and emotional safety and identifying the group’s goals.

Trucks near a warehouse

Warehousing Industry Increases Health-Harming Pollutants

A unique study by GW researchers shows an average 20% spike of nitrogen dioxide polluting the air near huge warehouses, hitting people of color hardest.

Emily A. Benfer

Low-Income Tenants Find a Dedicated Champion at George Washington University

GW Law Professor Emily A. Benfer’s research sheds light on how the U.S. eviction system leads to health inequities.

President Joe Biden

Q & A: What President Biden’s Exit Means for the Democratic Party

SMPA Director Peter Loge discusses the historical significance of the president’s decision and what is likely to happen between now and the Democratic National Convention next month.