Politics & Society

Mark Tessler

GW Hosts Lecture on the Historical Roots of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Michigan Professor Mark Tessler highlighted events that have impacted the trajectory and evolution of the conflict.

Deniece Dortch

GW Professor’s Research Shows Challenges for Black Doctoral Students at Predominantly White Institutions

Deniece Dortch’s research highlights the emotional toll of navigating racial inequities and calls for deeper structural changes to foster genuine inclusivity.

White House

The Violence against Women Act Marks Its 30th Anniversary

GW Law Professor Joan Meier, director of the National Family Violence Law Center, reflects on the law’s importance.

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Q & A: What to Expect in the Vice-Presidential Debate

SMPA Director Peter Loge discusses the debate’s significance and what viewers should watch for.

 Campaigns and Elections

Experts Discuss How Campaigns Are Engaging Voters ahead of November Election

The SMPA event explored how modern campaigns are going beyond traditional advertising to motivate voters to cast their ballots.

Barbara Kowalcyk and her son, Kevin, who died at just two years old after eating tainted meat. (Courtesy B. Kowalcyk)

Institute for Food Safety and Nutrition Security Director Turns Tragedy to Advocacy

Barbara Kowalcyk lost her toddler son to food poisoning and now advocates to prevent tragedies like this summer’s Boar’s Head outbreak.

Maya Rudolph

Live from New York, ‘SNL’ Marks a Cultural Milestone!

Three George Washington University faculty members celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary.

A doctor examines a child patient with a tongue depressor while the child's parent looks on. (Adobe)

A Few Doctors Will See Some of You

Latin and Black family physicians see a much higher number of Medicaid patients compared with white or Asian doctors, according to a new study.

Mark Penn Presidential Pollsters event 2024

Poll Shows Americans’ Trust in Government Holds Steady Amid Turmoil

Latest GW Mark Penn Presidential Pollsters survey shows confidence in key U.S. institutions remains relatively unchanged despite fears of civil unrest.

Left to right: Jesse J. Holland, Jeanne Cummings, Michael Tomasky and Lydie Lake discuss the future of journalism at SMPA. (Jordan Tovin/GW Today)

For Journalists in 2024, Should Truth Trump Fairness?

Where these two guiding principles conflict, the truth should be prioritized, New Republic editor Michael Tomasky told an audience at SMPA.

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GW Law to Provide AI Training to Federal Government

The school will deploy its multidisciplinary expertise to lead a series of key trainings for thousands of executive branch policymakers and senior leaders.

Students decked out Kogan Plaza for Meet La Familia 2023. (Courtesy Adriana Hernandez)

Latin Heritage Celebration Lights Up GW

Students share what they’re excited about during this year’s LHC, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

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Q & A: What to Expect in the Presidential Debate

Political management expert Todd Belt discusses the debate’s significance and what viewers should watch for.

Protester holds "Stop Gun Violence" sign at March for Our Lives (Chip Vincent/Unsplash)

GW Professor Takes Leading Role against Gun Violence with Landmark Public Health Initiative

Milken Institute SPH’s Adnan Hyder will chair the Lancet Commission on Global Gun Violence and Health.

The traditional wooden Romanian church that anchored "Gateways to Romania" at the 1999 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. (Courtesy Eliot Sorel)

Romanian Roots, Global Reach

SMHS professor Eliot Sorel this summer commemorated the 25th anniversary of “Gateways to Romania,” his brainchild exhibition at the 1999 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

 

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