New Board Chair Addresses Faculty Senate
Grace Speights said strategic plan approval is planned for May 2020, while diversity and shared governance are among her priorities as chair.
World-Class Faculty Strategic Planning Committee to Hold Public Forum
GW community members invited to share feedback on how to best recruit, retain and promote a top-notch faculty at Oct. 16 forum.
High-Impact Research Strategic Planning Committee Holds First Public Forum
The committee seeks to define high-impact research across disciplines and identify a path to preeminence.
SEAS Inducts Four into GW Engineering Hall of Fame, Honors Former Dean Dolling
The university announced the David S. Dolling Endowed Scholarship in Engineering to support women in SEAS.
In Memoriam: Alvin E. Nashman
Mr. Nashman held an honorary degree from GW and was a longtime friend and supporter of the university.
New Provost Selected
M. Brian Blake, a transformative leader and provost at Drexel University, has for 20 years strengthened top universities with excellence in teaching, research and administrative roles.
High-Impact Research Strategic Planning Committee Announces Public Forum
The first public forum on Oct. 10 will seek feedback from the GW research community as the committee works toward recommendations on high-impact research for the strategic plan.
Strategic Plan Committees Get to Work
President Thomas LeBlanc told the Board of Trustees the committees will organize outreach and engagement opportunities over the coming month.
Strategic Plan Committee Members Announced
Committees of faculty, staff and students will collect input and develop recommendations. A task force of trustees, faculty and other constituents also has formed.
GW Prioritizing Enhancements to Campus Safety
The university will improve security in residential, academic and administrative buildings.
GW Releases Annual Safety and Security Report
The report finds that overall reported crime in 2018 declined or remained flat at the university.
Faculty and Staff Share Stories of Giving
GW launched its employee philanthropy campaign at a reception honoring faculty and staff donors.
In Memoriam: Mark Plotkin
The GW alumnus was a political commentator and staunch advocate for D.C. statehood.
GWSB Honors Ben Franklin’s Legacy
During a Colonials Weekend ceremony, the School of Business unveiled a historic bust of Benjamin Franklin to honor the namesake university that merged with GW in 1987.
GW Recognizes Alumni Achievement
The university honored five alumni for outstanding professional, volunteer and philanthropic achievement at the inaugural Spirit of GW Awards.
