Politics & Society

GW student volunteers at Francis on the Hill on MLK Jr. Day of Service

GW Community Honors MLK Jr.’s Legacy with 30th Annual Day of Service and Leadership

Over 500 GW students engaged in community service projects across D.C. and reflected on MLK Jr.’s vision of peace and justice.

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GW Students, Leaders and Biden Administration Member Discuss Importance of Carrying on MLK Jr.’s Vision

Michael Smith, CEO of the federal agency AmeriCorps, joined GW community reflecting on King’s call for a ‘beloved community.’

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White House Adviser Arati Prabhakar Discusses AI, Climate Change and Promoting Health

President Biden’s director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy talked about her work in the White House, what’s ahead in technology in a conversation with GW President Granberg.

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In Video: Our Democracy at Work

CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck in discussion with Political Science Professor Christopher Warshaw.

The dome of the U.S. Capitol rises in the sky above two converging rows of American flags

Q & A: What to Watch for at the Inauguration

One of GW’s political science experts says the ceremony is an important bridge between campaigning and governing.

Ambassador Reuben E. Brigety II Honored in Flag Ceremony

The former Elliott School dean concludes his post as U.S. Ambassador to South Africa.

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Post-Election Poll Shows Eroding Trust in Government and Sources of Information

Graduate School of Political Management study shows Americans worry about disinformation and misinformation spreading online.

Jose Andres presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

José Andrés Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Biden presented the world-renowned chef, humanitarian and founder of GW’s Global Food Institute with the nation’s highest civilian honor.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke about the challenges and opportunities facing Americans and the federal government when it comes to food access and affordability.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Unpacks the Grocery System at Global Food Institute Summit

USDA top official Tom Vilsack spoke at this convening of retailers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, community leaders and other key stakeholders.

Protesters march in Madison, Wis., after the May 2022 leak of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson. (Adobe)

More Young People Seek Permanent Contraception Post-Roe v. Wade

Milken Institute SPH’s Julia Strasser led a study showing an increase in tubal sterilization and vasectomy after the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson decision.

A photo of Jimmy Carter in a grey suit at a GWU lectern with an American flag behind him

Former President Carter Remembered as Humanitarian, Visionary

The 39th president died on Dec. 29, leaving a complicated historical legacy. An official state funeral in Washington was planned for Jan. 9.

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U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth Receives Walter Roberts Award for Congressional Leadership in Public Diplomacy

The prestigious award, presented by George Washington University's Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication, recognizes Duckworth's outstanding contributions to U.S. diplomacy and...

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Top 3 Tips to Stay Sane over Holiday Break

Chief Wellness Officer Lorenzo Norris offers some practical behavioral steps to maintain your health and your peace this season.

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Dec. 15 Marks 200 Years of GW Commencements

Presidents, celebrities and a convicted body snatcher have delivered Commencement addresses since the first one, with the Marquis de Lafayette in the audience.

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Religion, Politics and the 2024 Election

The Elliott School and SMPA co-host a discussion on the role of Christianity and religion among Trump voters.

 

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