Politics & Society

Steven Roberts moderating panel (Sarah L. Voisin For Capital Area Food Bank)

GW Hosts Experts, Advocates Addressing Hunger in College

The 2026 Regional College Hunger Conference, held Oct. 6, examined current research and paths forward against a problem affecting students locally and nationwide.

GSPM election security event

GSPM Panel Explores Election Security, Federal Involvement and Public Trust

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson and election-law attorney J.C. Planas shared insights on navigating an election landscape under the microscope ahead of the 2026 midterms.

W International Institute of Tourism Studies Awarded Federal Cooperative Agreement

GW Institute to Lead National Initiative Supporting Tribal Nations Tourism

International Institute of Tourism Studies selected for $1.5 million federal cooperative agreement supporting Indigenous cultural heritage tourism and economic development.

Chris Christie

Chris Christie Addresses GOP’s Future Beyond Trump at GW’s Sesno Series

The former New Jersey governor discussed his break with President Trump and what he sees as a way forward for the Republican Party and nation.

Beverly Price lecturing at podium in Hammer Auditorium

Photographer Beverly Price Feels a Spiritual Connection to her Art

Speaking in this fall’s Research + Practice lecture series at GW, she said photography is a form of time travel.

David Szakonyi

GW Political Scientist David Szakonyi Is an Expert on Corruption

Citizens should subscribe to their local paper, turn out to vote and reward politicians who insist on accountability.

From left, Chris Geidner, Robert L. Glicksman, Robert J. Cottrol, Renée Lettow Lerner and Alan B. Morrison

Experts at GW Law Discussed Pending U.S. Supreme Court Cases

Second Amendment rights, the shadow docket and other topics were raised by panelists at annual fall SCOTUS preview.

Michael Rodriguez, director of GW Votes

Students with Questions about the Election Process Find Answers at GW Votes

Help with registering, voting by mail and other topics is available.

Danny Leipziger is a professor of practice of international business at the GW School of Business.

How Worried Should We Be as the U.S. National Debt Exceeds $40 Trillion?

School of Business’ Danny Leipziger shares his insights on how the country reached this historic debt level and what it means going forward.

Jerry Jones outdoors near his Rome Hall office on a sunny day

Have Tunes and a Laptop, Will Travel

GW IT support associate Jerry Jones is also a freelance DJ.

hands holding a wad of cash before a laptop keyboard

Ask a GW Expert: How Could Tax Policy Mitigate Harms Caused by Artificial Intelligence?

Jeremy Bearer-Friend, associate professor of law, has proposed a sovereign wealth fund using stock shares from AI firms, attracting interest from U.S. senators.

The Good Food for All summit came to GW June 10. (William Atkins/GW Today)

Community Food Programs Step Up as Government Cuts Back

Despite challenges, a summit hosted by the Partnership for a Healthier America and GW’s Global Food Institute laid out hope for access to healthy food.

DC Mayoral Forum 2026

GW Hosts Forum for 2026 D.C. Mayoral Candidates

Moderated by SMPA’s Steven Roberts, five hopefuls for the District’s highest office laid out their visions for the city.

Ted Turner at GW

Media Mogul and Philanthropist Ted Turner Remembered by GW Community

At GW, Turner’s legacy lives on through SMPA’s Ted Turner Professor of Environmental Media position.

Spirit

Q & A: What Led to Spirit Airlines’ Fall?

GW School of Business’s Jungho Suh examines the decline that led to Spirit Airlines ceasing operations.

 

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