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How to Succeed in China

Research points to ways Western universities can position their programs.

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Mizzou Professor Who Pushed Reporter Away from Protesters Is Fired

Click made headlines when a video of her pushing a reporter away from protesters went viral; she could be heard calling for "muscle" to toss out reporters trying to cover the news.

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US Government Enlists Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to Help Combat Online Radicals

The Obama administration has enlisted the aid of major technology, social media and entertainment firms to help combat online radicalisation from terror groups such as the Islamic State (Isis),...

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GW Corcoran School’s Latest Finds Art in Garbage From the Streets of West Oakland

The installation—"Wildcat Hauling: Working with Waste in Public Space"—was produced by the collaborative duo FICTILIS (Andrea Steves and Timothy Furstnau).

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Islamic State Video Makes Direct Threats against Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey

The 25-minute propaganda video was released by a group calling itself "the sons of the Caliphate army."

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Overtime Woes

Obama administration's proposed rules would extend overtime protections to millions -- including many postdocs and other employees in higher ed.

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Philip Knight of Nike to Give $400 Million to Stanford Scholars

The gift to the new Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program matches one of the largest individual donations ever to a university.

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Ambassador John D. Negroponte: Briefing a Future President about Foreign Policy

As a leading scholar on diplomatic affairs, John D. Negroponte joins the George Washington University community as the Elliott School’s newest J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of...

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Carlos Lopes Discusses Africa’s Changing Narrative

 
Despite stereotypical images of Africa in the media, a more nuanced look at the continent reveals that...

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A Trip to Mount Vernon for George Washington’s Birthday

Students, faculty, staff make annual visit to university namesake’s estate.