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David L. Unruh Appointed GW’s New Vice President for University Advancement

Unruh brings many years of experience, most recently as a senior VP at Drexel University in Philadelphia.

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In Photos: 2025 GW Faculty and Staff Festival

Faculty and staff gathered last week on the VSTC and Foggy Bottom campus for exciting activities, raffles and a variety of tasty offerings from food trucks.

Christopher Alan Bracey

Christopher Alan Bracey to Step Back as Provost

Bracey will return to GW Law faculty following distinguished service at the end of June, Dean John Lach appointed interim provost.

Clockwise from top left, Ted Segal, Stacie Lissette, Kevin Brown and Jonathan Perlin

Board of Trustees Elects Four New Members

Kevin Brown, Stacie Lissette, Jonathan Perlin and Ted Segal were elected to the board in May.

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GW Joins Multidisciplinary Scientific Society as Founding Institutional Member

New partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science provides free memberships and benefits to the university community.

Marching for LGBTQ equality in 2009, marchers wave rainbow flags and carry signs

New Documentary Uses Material in GW’s Archival Collections to Focus on LGBTQ+ History

Nearing the half-century mark in his career, Washington Blade reporter Lou Chibbaro takes a turn in the spotlight.

The undergraduate Class of 2025 was welcomed to the GW Alumni Association at the Senior Class Toast. (Photos: Abby Greenawalt)

GW Class of 2025 Toasts to Their Futures

The annual tradition also welcomed graduating seniors to the GW Alumni Association and celebrated raising more than $5,000 toward this year’s senior class gift.

Commencement 2025

Commencement Week 2025: Know before You Go

From tips on where to eat to transportation recommendations, find out details of GW’s signature weekend celebrating its graduating students.

Whitney Hermandorfer

GW Law Alumna Nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals

Whitney Hermandorfer, J.D. ’15, is President Trump’s first judicial pick of his second term.

Hope Harrison

GW Professor Honored by German Government for Lifetime of Work

Hope Harrison has shaped our understanding of the Cold War and shared her work with international audiences.

Party guests move through the Flagg Building Atrium seen from above

NEXT Festival Extravaganza Lives Up to Its Name

More than a thousand people attended GW’s annual celebration of the arts.

GW students pet a dog

Spring 2025 Final Exam Period Resources

The Division for Student Affairs offers resources and well-being support through finals.

Giving Day 2025

GW Community Raises Over $2M During Record-Breaking Giving Day 2025

The university’s fifth annual Giving Day brought together thousands to support students, programs and initiatives across campus.

Alan Morrison, Christopher Bracey, Mary Anne Franks, Ellen M. Granberg, and Dayna Bowen Matthew

GW Law’s Mary Anne Franks Installed in Endowed Professorship

In remarks concluding installation ceremony, Franks invoked World War II resistance leader Sophie Scholl.

(Left to right) Provost Bracey and Trachtenberg Award winners Y. Tony Yang, Ilana Feldman, Stephanie Cellini with President Granberg.

Teaching, Research and Service Take Center Stage at Faculty Honors Ceremony

Faculty and graduate students were honored for their contributions at the 15th Annual Faculty Honors Ceremony.

 

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