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GW Debuts Solar Walk on the Virginia Science and Technology Campus

The George Washington University completed the first walkable solar-paneled pathway in the world this month on the Virginia Science and Technology Campus as a part of the sustainable Solar Walk...

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The University Plugs in for National Cyber Security Awareness Month

From smartphones to laptops and tablets, our lives are linked through a series of cyber connections, but in the age of digital technology the risk of an attack on our personal information is high...

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GW Launches Joint Degree with $1.47 Million Grant from the Jim Joseph Foundation

The Jim Joseph Foundation  has awarded a $1.47 million grant to the George Washington University...

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Colonials Reunite at Alumni Weekend

Alumni visited the university this weekend for more than 60 events, including a concert, food festival and alumni awards.

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Diverse Group of Folk Artists Perform at Lisner

By Jay Conley

Sacred Harp singing, traditional gypsy music, and Native American storytelling were part of a diverse group of folk and traditional art forms that were performed Friday night...

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Jon Favreau Shares Advice with Students

By Julyssa Lopez

The moment Barack Obama was declared president in 2008, his campaign administration broke out into cheers. But speechwriter Jon...

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Study Finds Banned Flame Retardants Have Declined in Pregnant Women

In 2003, California became the first state to ban a class of flame...

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Experts Discuss Cyber Espionage

By Lauren Ingeno

Our country’s economy, military, critical infrastructure and competitive advantage are at risk, said experts during a panel discussion at the George Washington University on...

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How Might a Government Shutdown Affect the University?

By Lauren Ingeno

Unless lawmakers reach a spending deal by Tuesday, the federal government will shut down for the first time since the shutdown of 1995 and 1996. Kent Springfield, director...

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Author Michelle Alexander on ‘The New Jim Crow’

By Brittney Dunkins

New York Times bestselling author Michelle Alexander discussed her book, “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness,” at an event in the George...