Politics & Society

Wendy Ellis speaks during a panel at “Exploring Community-Driven Solutions that Promote Health Equity.” (Katelyn Decker/GW Today)

Ensuring Access to Resources for All Isn’t a Zero-Sum Game

Conference convened by GW’s Equity Institute brought together researchers, practitioners and advocates to discuss how equity benefits everyone.

Keynote speaker Amy Gilliland spoke with Roger Cressey on the JMA stage

George Washington University Hosts Inaugural Cybersecurity Conference

Experts from the public and private sectors convened to discuss a problem that everyone should know about.

Mariia Prishchak Rev Tales

Revolutionary Tales: Ukrainian Mariia Prishchak Finds Her Purpose

War changed her world overnight. Now the first-year student is studying international affairs at GW to change it.

Yolanda Eisenstein

GW Law Webinar Explores the Impact of AI on Animals

Lawyers should make their voices heard by AI developers and policymakers.

Former Congressman Fred Upton talks with GW's Lesley Lopez.

GW Hosts Former U.S. Rep. Fred Upton in Conversation

The former Republican congressman, known for his independence, is worried about the present but hopeful for the future.

Lindsay Chervinsky

Preserving the Presidency: A Conversation with Lindsay Chervinsky

The renowned presidential historian and GW alumna is the George Washington Presidential Library executive director.

Frank Sesno and Chris Sununu in coversation at GW

Republican Chris Sununu Explains Trump Administration Actions during a Sesno Series Discussion

The former New Hampshire governor was interviewed by GW’s Frank Sesno.

GW's Global Residency Program took this group to Brussels to learn about the EU

Global Residency Program Gives GW Students a Close-Up View of Politics and Policymaking

Three unique trips for short-term study abroad each year take students to Germany, Brazil, Spain and other countries.

CCAS Assistant Professor of Geography Declan Cullen led participants through a mapping exercise he uses with his students. (Lily Speredelozzi/GW Today)

Building Bridges in ‘Divided Communities’

At a CCAS panel, speakers from GW and Queen’s University Belfast shared how they teach, research and write across lines of polarization.

Soul Revue 2025

In Photos: Black Heritage Celebration’s Soul Revue

The BHC show highlighted the many ways Black culture has impacted the world.

GW Law student William Schubert, center, addresses the judges on the bench. With Jordan Marcum, seated at left, he represented the petitioners before Chief Judge David J. Barron, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Judge Roopali H. Desai.

GW Law Hosts 75th Van Vleck Moot Court Competition

Panel of guest judges headed by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson praised GW Law students.

Lunar New Year 2025 MVC

In Photos: Lunar New Year at GW

The GW community gathered for festive celebrations of the Year of the Snake on the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses.

An AI-generated image of a human brain on fire

How to Manage in a World of Digital Overload

George Washington University professor Richard Cytowic tackles the overwhelming presence of screens in our lives.

MLK Jr. Keynote Speaker

MLK Jr. Week Keynote Speaker Urges full Embrace of King's Legacy

GW alumna Adjoa Asamoah reminded audience that King’s philosophy was broader than his “I Have a Dream” speech.

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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