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We Asked, You Answered: GW's Hometown Specialties, Part Two

Fried treats from Osaka, a Nicolas Cage mural in Oregon, gas station ice cream and much, much more.

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Three Continents, One Journey

By utilizing GW resources, finance and international affairs student Emily Huang studied abroad in a trio of countries all across the world.

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Photographer Beverly Price Feels a Spiritual Connection to her Art

Speaking in this fall’s Research + Practice lecture series at GW, she said photography is a form of time travel.

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Getting to Know the DMV: Penn Quarter

This arts and entertainment district is filled with hip restaurants, fun museums and a hub for professional sports.

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We Asked, You Answered: GW's Hometown Specialties, Part One

From french fry sandwiches to funnel cake and much, much more.

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Greek Week Returns to GW

The weeklong series of events allowed students to make connections beyond their individual chapters.

Michael Rodriguez, director of GW Votes

Students with Questions about the Election Process Find Answers at GW Votes

Help with registering, voting by mail and other topics is available.

In Photos: 2026 MSSC Block Party

The annual university tradition featured more than 120 multicultural and ally student organizations in a night of music, culture, dance and real connections.

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Getting to Know the DMV: H Street NE

With block parties—including the H Street Festival on Saturday, cozy coffee shops, one-of-a-kind local restaurants and pop-up events throughout the year, this Northeast D.C. neighborhood has it all.

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Doctoral Student, at Age 20, Begins Pursuit of Third GW Degree

Lola Nurullaeva, a first-generation student exploring data science and systems engineering, is blazing her own trail.

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#GWToDo: GW’s Latin Heritage Celebration 2026

Events include summits, parties, performances and a keynote from U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez during the annual student-organized celebration, running through Oct. 15.

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GW Students Gain Global Perspective at World Bank Youth Summit

Joselle Mensah and Sarah Vibbert had the chance to hear from world leaders and work on projects that simulated real-world policy challenges.

Revolutionary Tales: McKenzie Young

Revolutionary Tales - McKenzie Young

The aspiring journalist and longtime dancer spent the summer sharing her passion for GW with the university’s newest students.

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We Asked, You Answered: GW's Favorite Book Adaptations

A range of reactions to "The Odyssey," a scalding hot Tolkien take and much, much more.

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In Video: Welcome Day of Service Student Profile with Makda Johannes

Johannes was a student site leader at McKinley Technology High School, working on projects such as yard work and painting ahead of the upcoming academic year.

 

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