In Memoriam: Professor George Stephens
George Stephens, GW professor of geography and geosciences, died on Nov. 2. Professor Stephens was also a GW alumnus with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in geology from the University. He joined...
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By Julia Parmley
Ever think about what’s involved in creating a University building? The process typically takes years, including months of planning, negotiations, reviews and permit...
By Menachem Wecker
Former First Lady Laura Bush’s first foray into politics was a decided failure. After moving to Washington in the summer of 1969 with a friend from Southern Methodist...
By Menachem Wecker
Joan Schaffner has always loved animals but didn’t become a full-blown animal advocate until fall 2003 when she co-founded the Animal Welfare Project at GW Law School...
Understanding Health Care Reform
The new national health care bill just signed into law by President Barack Obama marks a major overhaul of the nation’s health care system. GW Professor of Health Policy...
Transitions Announced for Two GW Safety and Security Leaders
The George Washington University today made two announcements related to its safety and security team. Daniel J. Kaniewski, deputy director of The George Washington University Homeland Security...
Gymnastics Vaults into New Season
A five-time All-American athlete, Margie Foster-Cunningham led her Penn State gymnastics team to a national championship in 1980. Three decades later, she is GW’s longest-tenured coach with 25...
The narrow brick building at 2140 F St., NW has been in Foggy Bottom for more than a century. But it recently got quite a facelift—inside and out—and promises to satisfy every palate in the...
The Faculty and Staff Campaign started the 2009-10 academic year with a kick-off breakfast on Sept. 15. More than 150 university employees from across campus came to the Marvin Center for coffee,...
D.C. special education students explore post-secondary options, gain work experience through partnership with GW.
By Jamie L. Freedman
High school juniors with learning...