GW Institute of Public Policy Visiting Scholar Talks About the Social Effects of TV
Jonathan Rothwell said the quality of shows people watch can shape the way they think, their political preferences and their cognitive ability.
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GW Alumni Co-found Studio Space for New York’s Emerging Artists
Cory Silverstein and Joshua Pulman’s Silver Art Project will allow emerging artists to compete for a place in a spacious studio with panoramic views in lower Manhattan.
Editor of History News Network at GW Discusses Political Fear Tactics
Kyla Sommers said conservative politicians use segregationist tactics to invoke fear of urban cities and rally white voters.
Michael Kahn Receives Honorary GW Degree
By Ruth Steinhardt
The George Washington University bestowed an honorary doctorate of fine arts on Michael Kahn, who will retire this month after 33 years as artistic director of the...
World Renowned Chef José Andrés Reintroduces Course on Food and Social Issues
By Briahnna Brown
George Washington University students will have the chance to explore the myriad ways food impacts our world in a class led by renowned chef, humanitarian and activist...
GW Alumnus Confirmed as U.S. Defense Secretary
Mark T. Esper, Ph.D. ’08, was confirmed Tuesday by the U.S. Senate as the defense secretary for the United States. The vote was 90-8.
His confirmation ends the Pentagon’s longest stretch...
Q & A: What Walkability Means for the D.C. Area
By Briahnna Brown
In a biennial report that ranks the 30 largest metropolitan areas in the...
Changes in Human Diet Shed Light on Human Evolution
By Kristen Mitchell
A shift in diet has long been seen as one of the critical adaptations that distinguishes our own genus Homo from earlier human ancestors. The timing and context of this...
Apollo 11 Astronauts: A Global Approach Should Drive Future Space Exploration
By Kristen Mitchell
When Michael Collins and his fellow Apollo 11 astronauts toured the world after landing on the...
Making and Keeping GW Information Accessible
In an effort to continue to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for all, the George Washington University has updated its policies addressing web and digital content and disability...