Q&A: Alcohol Safety at the End of the School Year
GW Nursing Dean Susan Kelly-Weeder discusses negative health outcomes associated with excessive alcohol use and the rise of abstinence among college students.
Student Life
First-Generation College Graduate Has a Hunger for Learning
Master’s degree candidate Edlyn Rochon, also a GW staff member, will enter a Ph.D. program in the fall.
Graduating Lacrosse Player Grace Curry Found Her Stride—and the Record Book
The GW senior capped her career with a program record 66 goals, turning confidence, teamwork and resilience into a historic final season.
For GW Truman Scholar, Public Service Means Opening Doors
Bryson Handy credits his family with inspiring his commitment to public service and belief that a more equitable world is possible.
GW Serves: Finding Purpose in the Classroom
GW senior Mackenzie Campbell-Gill discovered confidence, connection and a passion for helping others while tutoring D.C. elementary students.
GW Community Members Honored With 2026 Excellence in Student Life Awards
Nominated students, faculty, staff and student organizations received a variety of awards recognizing their contributions to campus life.
Annual NEXT Extravaganza draws more than 1,000 revelers to the Flagg Building for a celebration of art.
GW Adds Independent Review Panel, Restores Full Appeals in Draft Code of Student Conduct
Faculty and student feedback drives two significant changes; a final 10-day comment period opens today ahead of a June 1 effective date.
In Photos: Spring Festivities at Mount Vernon Campus
Students watched the MVC fountain bubble for the first time this spring, enjoyed food and games and spent time relaxing with their peers.
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.
Spring 2026 Final Exam Period Resources
The Division for Student Affairs offers resources and well-being support through finals.
#GWToDo: Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage in 2026
A zine launch and Philippine Cultural Society celebration on campus, plus citywide events including a Hawaiian celebration, D.C.’s dragon boat race and more.
Ethan Fitzgerald Selected as 2026 Student Speaker for Commencement on the National Mall
The former Student Government Association president will represent GW’s Class of 2026, encouraging fellow graduates to “meet the moment.”
GW Graduate Student Is a Noted Expert on Congressional Rules
Master’s degree student Kacper Surdy knows all about parliamentary procedure.
MJ Childs Elected SGA President, Aicha Sy Vice President
Sophomore leaders win SGA races with focus on affordability, accessibility and campus connection.
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