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Jaws of Life

By Danny Freedman

A new, greatly simplified method for determining the biting force of animals may offer insights into the diets of early humans, according to researchers.

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Alumna Lectures on Feminist Art

By Menachem Wecker

Faye Gleisser, M.A. ’09, enrolled in her first art history course as a freshman at Washington University primarily as a ploy to sidestep a foreign language requirement....

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An Advocate for All

By Julia Parmley

In 1957, Thomas Buergenthal enrolled in New York University’s Law School because his late father, Mundek Buergenthal, had studied law. But he found himself specifically...

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Remembering a Colonial

By Menachem Wecker

Even weeks after the tragic death of sophomore Taylor Hubbard, friends and acquaintances continued to leave appreciative comments and to post pictures on his Facebook...

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Food for Thought

By Julia Parmley

Hot dogs, pizza and macaroni and cheese were staples in the Baltimore row house of Chanan Delivuk, M.F.A.’10, and her extended...

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An Air Force Academic

Amanda James, B.A.’10, was one of the lucky GW students to land a job right after graduation. But her new position is more than entry level. Ms. James currently helps oversee personnel and...

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The Lab Man

By Mary Dempsey

On a typical morning, Jimmy Muñoz moves between four laboratories, preparing chemicals and equipment for classes in chemistry and biology.

He’s the laboratory...

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Middle East Scholar Named University Professor

Michael Barnett, a renowned scholar whose specialties include the Middle East, humanitarianism, international affairs and international organizations, has been named university professor of...

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GW Names New School of Business Dean

When Doug Guthrie says he is excited about the “amazing opportunity” to come to Foggy Bottom to serve as dean of GW’s School of Business, he is not...

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Honoring RFK’s Legacy

Reporters from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and ABC News 20/20 were among the honorees at the 42nd Annual Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Journalism Awards at GW’s Jack Morton Auditorium...