Politics & Society

Good Food for All Summit 2025

Forging a Link between Food and Health

At the Good Food for All Summit, national leaders, innovators explored solutions linking nutrition access to health, dignity and community transformation.

Juneteenth Historical photo

From Emancipation to Juneteenth: The Long Road to Freedom after the Civil War

GW History Department Chair Denver Brunsman discusses the evolution of Juneteenth.

Stacy Dean

Combating Global Hunger in Today’s Lower-Budget Landscape

The Global Food Institute at the George Washington University co-hosted a summit on the path forward for international food aid.

 GW’s Elliott School Hosts Two Prime Ministers

GW’s Elliott School Hosts Two Prime Ministers for Urgent Discussions on War, Diplomacy and Global Change

Two European leaders highlighted the shifting dynamics of global diplomacy, defense and cooperation in conversations at GW.

Whitney Hermandorfer

GW Law Alumna Nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals

Whitney Hermandorfer, J.D. ’15, is President Trump’s first judicial pick of his second term.

David Shambaugh

Professor David Shambaugh’s Latest Book Examines the Collapse of U.S.-China Engagement

The internationally recognized scholar on contemporary China argues that decades of U.S. engagement with China have unraveled due to diverging expectations.

José Andrés converses with Guy Raz

At Lisner, José Andrés Tells an Epic Story—His Own

The renowned chef, author, humanitarian and founder of GW’s Global Food Institute discussed his new book, “Change the Recipe.”

Sustainable Chocolate conference

Ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago Applauds Project to Upgrade His Country’s Cocoa Production

GW Institute for Corporate Responsibility and the Coca Research Center of the West Indies discussed creating a sustainable model for producing chocolate.

GW Professors Gate in Foggy Bottom on a sunny autumn day

GW Provost Hosts Conversation Addressing Hard Questions Surrounding Institutional Neutrality and Free Speech

Experts at GW Provost's webinar say complex issues of academic freedom and freedom of expression call for nuanced views.

GW Serves with Melissa Epstein

GW Serves: Senior Draws Inspiration from Intersectional Service

Human services and social justice student Melissa Epstein has worked with the Nashman Center and Sasha Bruce Youthwork during her time at GW.

Left to right: Mya O. Price, Jewel Bronaugh, P.J. Haynie and Seanicaa Edwards Herron. (William Atkins/GW Today)

Supporting Black Farmers Supports America

A panel discussion on the past, present and future of Black farming elevated the voices of farmers and experts in the field.

From left, Julia Daisy Fraustino, Joel Bervell and Georges Benjamin

Milken Institute SPH Hosts Forum Kicking Off National Public Health Week

Expert panelists discussed how to combat health misinformation and other challenges.

WLP panel on Women in Diplomacy

Women Leaders in the World of Diplomacy

The 25th annual Women’s Leadership Conference presented a panel of women diplomats who discussed navigating global relations.

Nations Day

GW Students Unite for Day for the Nations

The SGA-sponsored event celebrated the many countries from which GW students come.

S. James Anaya delivers the keynote address

GW Hosts Environmental Law Symposium with Keynote and Panels Devoted to Balancing Foreign Investors with Local Communities

The balance between investors and local communities was the focus at this year's Shapiro Symposium, where student Coleman Wheeler won the Grodsky Prize for the year’s best paper on environmental law.

 

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