TEDxFoggyBottom Conference Returns with Theme ‘Two Steps Forward’
Annual student-organized event on Saturday will convene innovators, entrepreneurs and changemakers for a day of talks and community engagement.
Politics & Society
GW Graduate Student Is a Noted Expert on Congressional Rules
Master’s degree student Kacper Surdy knows all about parliamentary procedure.
In Video: The Cultural Impact of American Music
CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck and Professor of Music Loren Kajikawa discuss how the power of music serves as a medium for change.
Nancy Pelosi Reflects on Democracy, Leadership at GW’s Sesno Series
The event brought together students, scholars and policymakers for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of American democracy.
Former CDC Director Shares the Hard Work Behind Outbreaks that Didn’t Happen
Harvard Medical School Professor Rochelle Walensky, who led the agency from 2021 to 2023, discussed her career and the current state of public health at Milken.
Ask a GW Expert: Can My Google Search Be Used Against Me?
Law professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson, an expert on data and surveillance and privacy law, explains how your digital footprints can be tracked or used.
First Lady of Ukraine Speaks at GW
Olena Zelenska spoke of her mission to educate others about Ukrainian history and the ongoing Russian attacks, as well as other topics.
Alliance for a Sustainable Future Hosts Truly Green St. Patrick’s Day at GW
The daylong celebration, cohosted with 3 other universities from the U.S. and Ireland, included panel discussions, interactive workshops and sustainability tours.
Promoting Bipartisanship in a Period of Polarization
At GSPM’s annual Fahrenkopf-Manatt Lecture, Republicans and Democrats find themselves agreeing on a number of issues.
GW Law Hosts 2026 Shapiro Environmental Law Symposium
Speakers discussed responding to rapid change in the field.
Prying Government Secrets Loose
The National Security Archive, housed at GW, plays a vital role in democracy and history and gives students a unique experience.
Haiti as Emblematic of the Black Struggle for Freedom
GW’s Africana Studies Program hosts a Black History Month Symposium on fugitivity and freedom.
GW Program on Extremism Addresses the Challenge of Antisemitism
At an international conference on extremism, antisemitism and hate, U.S. government officials, legal experts and analysts confront rising antisemitism on U.S. campuses.
GW Community Continues MLK’s Legacy through Service across D.C.
From preparing Narcan kits to organizing clothing donations, GW students and alumni spent MLK Day putting service and civic engagement into action.
GW Honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s Vision of Community during 31st Annual MLK Day of Service
An interfaith panel reflected on faith, service and shared humanity before volunteers spread out across Washington, D.C., to serve local communities.
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