GW Community Continues MLK’s Legacy through Service across D.C.
From preparing Narcan kits to organizing clothing donations, GW students and alumni spent MLK Day putting service and civic engagement into action.
Politics & Society
GW Honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s Vision of Community during 31st Annual MLK Day of Service
An interfaith panel reflected on faith, service and shared humanity before volunteers spread out across Washington, D.C., to serve local communities.
10 Years After the Paris Climate Agreement, Steps Forward and Backward
At a summit cohosted by GW’s Alliance for a Sustainable Future, experts discussed progress and setbacks since the groundbreaking international treaty was signed in 2015.
GW Professors’ Documentary Selected for 2026 Sundance Film Festival
School of Media and Public Affairs professors Jason Osder and William Youmans directed the film.
In Video: Is the State of Modern Democracy in Peril?
In conversation with CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck, Assistant Professor of History Timothy Shenk discusses the impact of modern American politics on our democracy.
Innovators Pitch Dual-Use Tech to Federal, Commercial Markets
OIE showcases the top performing teams in the Mid-Atlantic NSF I-Corps program and features talks by defense and federal government experts.
Photo Gallery: Mock Shaadi in Foggy Bottom
The GW Pakistani Students Association celebrated its annual mock traditional wedding, Mock Shaadi, Friday.
A new book edited by SMPA’s Imani M. Cheers explores the evolution of Black women in television and film.
GW Experts Say 2025 Elections Show Voters Sought Affordability and Authenticity
GSPM panel says last week’s results that shifted left reveal priorities around credibility and everyday governance.
Author Garrett Graff Reflects on Watergate’s Lessons for Modern Democracy
Speaking about his book at GW, the historian and journalist illustrated how checks and balances prevailed then and why that still matters today.
GW Business Forum Highlighted How AI Is Transforming Workforce, Future of Leadership
The third annual Business Forum brought industry leaders and experts to share their insights on the evolving workforce.
IDDP Hosts Discussion on Democracy in Trump’s America
The IDDP event gathered political leaders and scholars to assess the state of American democracy amid growing polarization.
Students in Inaugural Cohort of GW’s Humanitarian Internship Program Showcase Their Work
Paid summer internships blended valuable professional experience with helping communities in need.
GW Students Work to Bridge Political Divides
Student groups and leaders foster spaces for constructive dialogue while attempting to temper partisan animosity.
GW Faculty Members Share Advice on Fostering Dialogue in Classrooms
Teaching Day workshops and a panel presented techniques and ideas for making students feel confident about contributing.
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