University News

Emily Hammond

GW Announces Permanent Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

Emily Hammond has served as interim vice provost since September 2025.

Campus in spring

GW Establishes New Office of Equal Opportunity

Office assumes responsibility for oversight of the university’s civil rights compliance responsibilities under federal and local laws.

Giving Day 2026 wrapup

GW Community Raises More Than $2M During Giving Day 2026

GW’s largest Giving Day to date supports students, programs and priorities across the university.

Revolutionary Promise

GW to Offer Free Tuition to Families With Incomes Under $100,000

The Revolutionary Promise program expands access and affordability.

A clown figure inspired by a moth is a character created by Caley Plank.

Graduating Art Students at GW Prepare to Show the Community What’s NEXT

Annual spring celebration presents an artistic smorgasbord plus a lavish party.

GW and the World Bank Group officially entered into an agreement marked by a signing ceremony at the World Bank Group headquarters on Wednesday. From left: Zineb Benkirane B.B.A. ’03, Konstantinos D. Kollias M.B.A. ’98, Dean Sevin Yelketin, and Zuleirys Santana Rodriguez, candidate for the Global STEM M.B.A. and M.S. in Business Analytics programs.

GW, World Bank Group Launch Partnership to Connect Students with Global Development Careers

The collaboration aims to expand hands-on learning, strengthen talent pipelines and grow academic engagement.

Professor's Gate

Announcing GW’s New Mission Statement

Celebrating GW’s unique location, deep history and enduring commitment to public good informed the updated, enhanced statement.

2026 GW Commencement Speaker Rebecca Kutler

MS NOW President and Alumna Rebecca Kutler to Deliver the Commencement Address to GW’s Class of 2026

The keynote by the veteran television executive will headline the Commencement ceremony on the National Mall.

2026 Honorary Degree Recipients

Entrepreneur Virginia Ali, Monumental Alumna Michele Anthony and Alumnus Willie Hensley to Receive Honorary Degrees

This year’s recipients have demonstrated exceptional professional achievement and public service during their careers and lives.

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GW Graduate Programs Rise in Rankings from U.S. News & World Report

Milken Institute SPH, TSPPPA and GW Law all performed well in the latest list from the magazine.

MFA lobby

GW, MFA and UHS Report Progress in Negotiations

University leaders shared a brief update on the status of negotiations among the George Washington University, the Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) and Universal Health Services (UHS).

Virginia Ali delivered keynote remarks and received a Community Impact Award at the OneGW Summit's closing reception last Friday. (William Atkins/GW Today)

Community, Culture and Inclusion Shine at OneGW Community Summit

The two-day event featured panels, workshops and an opening festival where community members celebrated diversity and came together across differences.

Pam and Meredith Segal

Trustee’s Family Foundation Bolsters Basketball, Sesno Series Civil Discourse Events with $3 Million Gift

Alumni couple Ted and Meredith Segal elevate only-at-GW experiences.

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Get to Know Ed Balleisen

GW Today sits down for an interview with the university’s new provost.

Edward J. Balleisen

University Announces New Provost

Edward J. Balleisen, senior vice provost for interdisciplinary programs and initiatives at Duke University, will assume the role July 1.

 

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