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.
Politics & Society
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.
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.
The Complicated Terrain of American Protest Music
The George Washington University hosted music critic Ann Powers for the annual Dudley Memorial Lecture.
GW Experts Reflect on American Democracy at 250
At a GW community event, Professors Mary Anne Franks and Denver Brunsman examine the current state of polarization as part of the United States’ larger story.
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.
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.
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