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A Welcome to the New Academic Year from President Knapp

To the George Washington University Community:

It is hard to believe that three months have passed since First Lady Michelle Obama spoke at our Commencement on the National Mall. Since then...

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Dressed for Success

By Anna Miller

Among GW’s new medical students are former athletes, Peace Corps volunteers and Capitol Hill interns.

The class boasts the highest GPA and MCAT scores ever and, with...

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Swinging For The Fences

By Julia Parmley

In 2006, Robert Young, J.D. ’73, was approached by his good friend and film producer Alan Mintz with a unique business opportunity: purchasing the Fullerton Flyers, a...

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A Veteran Welcoming Committee

As the university enters its second academic year under the Yellow Ribbon Program, GW leaders and staff met with the student veteran community today for an orientation.

GW has budgeted up to...

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Examining the Eternal City

Earlier this month, six GW students examined in-depth some of the world’s most famous architectural landmarks--researching, studying and sketching dozens of sites that span more than two millennia...

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Masters of Media

Joe Lockhart, Ed Henry and Bob Herbert have been appointed fellows of GW’s School of Media and Public Affairs for the upcoming academic year.

Mr. Lockhart, former White House press...

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A New Iron Age?

By Danny Freedman

With the dawn of the Iron Age more than 3,000 years ago, the ability to produce and use iron metal shifted the course of civilization. Now scientists at GW are hoping to...

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Season Starts for Fall Sports

GW student-athletes will be running, kicking, spiking, splashing and shooting goals this fall.

With the start of classes next week comes the beginning of the Colonials’ sports season, and...

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2010 Freshman Day of Service

More than 1,900 GW freshmen have signed up to participate in the university’s 2010 Freshman Day of Service on Sept. 11. Following the theme of sustainability and environmental protection, students...

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Freshman Day of Service 2011

The Third Annual GW Freshman Day of Service was held on September 11th, 2011, with over 2,000 students, staff and faculty participants in attendance. 

The theme, "Brightening Schools...