Karl Racine

Day of Service Begins King Week

January 18, 2022
GW’s annual MLK Day of Service featured remarks by President Wrighton and keynote speaker Karl Racine, D.C. attorney general.
Mark S. Wrighton

President Mark S. Wrighton Addresses Faculty Senate

January 16, 2022
The new GW president outlined some priorities for his tenure and acknowledged the challenges faced by the university community.
snow on university gate

In-Person Classes to Resume Jan. 18, Employees to Return to Regular Work Schedule

January 12, 2022
Telework and hybrid employees should return to those schedules and in-person and designated on-site employees should report to work, unless directed otherwise by their supervisor. 
snow on campus

FAQ: COVID-19 and Return to Campus Spring 2022

January 10, 2022
The university addresses common questions about this month’s return to campus.
Dwight Cropp

In Memoriam: Dwight S. Cropp

January 04, 2022
The former GW professor and administrator was also a long-time public servant in the District of Columbia.

Josh Grossman Named GW’s Executive Director of Media Relations

January 04, 2022
Grossman joined the university community in December and will serve as GW’s chief spokesperson.
Sen. Harry Reid

In Memoriam: Harry Reid

December 29, 2021
The former Senate majority leader, graduate of GW Law received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from GW in 2005 and was recognized as a Monumental Alumni.

Important Updates for Spring Semester

December 22, 2021
The university plans to begin the spring semester virtually to allow for a gradual and careful in-person return to campus.
President LeBlanc

Q & A: President LeBlanc Reflects on His Time Leading GW

December 15, 2021
Thomas J. LeBlanc spoke about the university’s accomplishments, the COVID-19 pandemic and his favorite “only at GW” moments in an interview with GW Today.
Clarice Smith

In Memoriam: Artist, Philanthropist Clarice Smith

December 13, 2021
An acclaimed painter, philanthropist and mentor, Ms. Smith left a legacy to span generations at GW.
holiday party 2021

In Photos: GW Faculty and Staff Celebrate Holiday Season

December 13, 2021
Faculty and staff marked the end of the semester with hot chocolate and a paper mask decorating contest.
GW Professor Gate

Faculty Senate Hears Report on Student Mental Health

December 13, 2021
Many resources are available to support student mental health, and faculty play an important role, Student Affairs officials say in report to Faculty Senate.
Janet Steele

SMPA’s Steele Receives Third Fulbright

December 06, 2021
Media and Public Affairs professor Janet Steele received the third Fulbright Award of her career. She will research international media assistance at the University of Belgrade in Serbia.
Career Milestones Cheryl Beil

GW Honors Longtime Employees at Annual Career Milestone Awards

December 06, 2021
University staff celebrating milestone years of service earn recognition from President Thomas LeBlanc.
In Memoriam: Bob Dole

In Memoriam: Bob Dole

December 06, 2021
World War II veteran, longtime senator and former GOP presidential nominee earned an honorary degree from GW in 1998, the same year he delivered the university’s Commencement remarks.