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President Knapp Receives Award from Children’s National Health System

George Washington President Steven Knapp was presented with an award last week from Children’s National Health System.

Dr. Knapp...

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Hanukkah, Why?

Cultural critics often blame Christmas for the Festival of Lights’ commercialized kitsch. The real story is much more complicated.

 

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A Message to the GW Community from President Steven Knapp

I am writing to address valid concerns about the university’s response to a flag that was seen hanging outside a student’s window at Shenkman Hall on October 26.  

Let me begin by...

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University Increases Grant Funding Available to D.C. High School Students

The George Washington University announced Wednesday the GW District Scholars Award, a grant to expand college access to District of Columbia high school students and ensure that accepted D.C....

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When the U.S. Freaks Out About Foreign Enemies, Things Get Weird

Matthew Dallek, assistant professor of political management, writes that the last panic came before World War II. The paranoia was understandable but ultimately stupid.

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Liberty University to Allow Guns in Residence Halls

President Jerry Falwell Jr. made the announcement to a gathering of several thousand students at the evangelical Christian school, drawing heavy applause.

 

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Defending and Eating ‘Real’ Food with Michael Pollan

By Sarah Baldauf

Eat food. Mostly plants. Not too much.

That is the formula author Michael Pollan derived...

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Donald Trump’s Attacks on Muslims Fit a Pattern of Persecution. Just ask Jews, Catholics and Mormons.

Henry Farrell, associate professor of political science and international affairs, on the candidate's proposal to bar Muslims from the U.S.

 

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Six of the Coolest Ideas at the 2015 Siemens Competition Finals

By Ruth Steinhardt

The future of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) came to Foggy Bottom Tuesday as the George Washington University...

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Digging Up History in D.C.

By John DiConsiglio

No one has ever confused the Anacostia River with the mighty sweep of the Nile. But to archaeologist Kate Birmingham, M.A. ’10, a cultural resources program manager...