Cultural critics often blame Christmas for the Festival of Lights’ commercialized kitsch. The real story is much more complicated.
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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
President Knapp Moderates Business Panel Featuring D.C., Maryland, Virginia Leaders
By James Irwin
Political leaders of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia stressed cooperation as a pillar of regional economic growth...