
In Memoriam: Larry King
Legendary broadcast veteran who has funded student scholarships at SMPA, dies at 87.

GW Police Chief Talks about Building Community
Chief James Tate, who began leading GW Police a year ago, discussed the department’s new training and transparency initiatives as well as his vision for the future.

Inauguration Preparation, Vaccine Updates Highlighted at Faculty Senate
Provost M. Brian Blake also presented a report on research.

Program on Extremism Tracks Those Arrested in the U.S. Capitol Siege
The POE launched an online database of court records for suspects connected to the Jan. 6 attack on the seat of Congress.

GW’s DC Entrepreneurial Instruction & Mentorship Network Receives Funding for Pilot Program
Led by grantor Wells Fargo Bank, with support from the Washington DC Economic Partnership and Pepco, the new program offered by the GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship supports diverse startup owners in Washington, D.C.
S&P Global Ratings Affirms GW’s A+ Credit Rating
The university has a stable financial outlook as GW navigates the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic.
University Holiday on Inauguration Day, Important Safety Information
GW leadership provides update on steps to protect safety of university community in anticipation of Inauguration Day.

GW Staff Member Reflects on 40-Year Career
Vivian Walston, a finance coordinator in expense reporting for Procure-to-Pay, celebrated 40 years working at GW in 2020.

Researchers Estimate 10,000 Elderly Washingtonians Living with Dementia
A new study led by the GW Institute for Brain Health and Dementia estimates that 13% of the city’s 65 and older populations are living with dementia.
Welcome to Spring 2021, GW
President Thomas LeBlanc addresses ongoing challenges, commitment to safety and optimism for the future in message to university community.

GW Names New Dean for Elliott School of International Affairs
Alyssa Ayres, senior fellow for India, Pakistan and South Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations, is a respected foreign policy practitioner, author and researcher who has worked across multiple sectors.

Bicentennial Kickoff Scheduled for Feb. 9
The virtual opening ceremony will coincide with the 200th anniversary of “Charter Day.”
Statement from President LeBlanc on Recent Events
Dr. LeBlanc shares reflections on disturbing acts at the Capitol.

SEAS Professor Elected to National Academy of Inventors
Michael Keidar, the A. James Clark Professor of Engineering is a leader in the fields of cold plasma, micropropulsion and nanotechnology.

GW Plays Essential Role in COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Emergency Use
The university served as a clinical trial site for the mRNA vaccine developed by NIH and Moderna, Inc., helping ensure the vaccine was safe and effective for a diverse population.