Student Life

Sofia Hashemi

Revolutionary Tales: Service-Minded First-Year Student Sofia Hashemi Begins Her GW Journey

The D.C. native, enrolled in the B.A./M.D. combined program, has long had a knack for helping others.

 Ganesh Sivaramakrishnan

GW Champion Swimmer Develops Nutrition Platform

Twelve-time A-10 champion Ganesh Sivaramakrishnan recently launched PowerPlatez, an app designed to help busy people eat smarter and save time and money.

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GW Students Emphasize Pride and Connection for Latin Heritage Celebration 2025

With this year’s theme, “Raíces Que Nos Guían,” organizers hope to help fellow students reconnect with the past, face the present and shape the future.

Square 80 planting group with shovels.

Student Input Helps to Further Transform Square 80 into a Community Oasis

GW sustainability minor capstone students expand Square 80 plaza with native plants, brick paths, intimate green spaces designed to foster campus community.

M.D. Program Class of 2029

A New Generation in White Coats

SMHS welcomes M.D. Program Class of 2029 at 27th annual White Coat and Honor Code Ceremony.

Peter Lavan and Jay Khurana.

How GW Alumni Are Building Their Careers in Sports

Two GW Business graduates found roles with the Washington Nationals by gaining hands-on experience through internships and building strong industry connections.

Adams Morgan

Getting to Know the DMV: Adams Morgan

This vibrant neighborhood has something for everyone, including the upcoming Adams Morgan Day Festival on Sept. 14.

KINDLING CEREMONY

Bright Beginnings for New GW Students

Students gathered in Potomac Square for a candle lighting ceremony hosted by the Center for Interfaith and Spiritual Life.

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2025 GW Athletics Hall of Fame Class Revealed

Inductees include Jessica Adair, Yinka Dare and former GW administrator Bob Chernak.

Study Abroad Korea

Student Dispatches from Abroad: Korea

Economics major Julia Foland shares how she was intentional in improving her Korean language while studying in Seoul.

Taking on the natty champs

Defending National Champion Florida Highlights Nonconference Schedule for GW Men’s Basketball

The GW Revs also host Georgetown in an exhibition game on Oct. 18.

Move-in 2025

Campuses Welcome Back GW Revolutionaries during Move-In

Over 2,300 first-year students and thousands more returning students made themselves at home at residence halls last week.

Welcome Day of Service 2025

GW Students Spread Positivity across the Area during Welcome Day of Service

The longstanding tradition helps first-year students engage with the local community and embrace GW’s service-driven mission.

The Class of 2029.

Class of 2029 Enthusiastically Launches Their GW Journeys at Convocation

President Ellen M. Granberg challenged first-year and new transfer students to apply the best of their energy and skill and choose what is hard.

Marcella Altman, Ria Sribar and Evy Leibfarth

Compounding Success: GW Student Paddles Her Way onto International Podium

Economics major Marcella Altman balances academics and Olympic ambition in her journey from the Potomac River to the world stage.

 

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