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Brussels Class Studies Ukraine Aid
As the war in Ukraine continues, a study abroad class traveled to NATO and EU headquarters to give students an inside look at how Europe is providing assistance.
Learning & Discovery
Paging Through the CCAS Bookshelf
From the Tuskegee airmen and Jane Austen to FDR and the Simpsons, books by CCAS faculty and alumni authors bring history and pop culture to life on the page.
Student Spotlight
Student Sleuth Cracks Cold Case
How did a lost Egyptian textile end up in a GW museum? Classics major Hannah Faberman tied threads from the Nile to Foggy Bottom to solve an ancient mystery.
Cultivating Agile and Engaged Minds
Whether enrolling in a one-of-a-kind Dean’s Seminar, applying for a competitive research fellowship or being selected to live and breathe politics for a year, students can dive into unique learning opportunities in the nation's capital.
Learn how CCAS undergraduate students are engaged in exclusive learning opportunities.
Educating the Next Generation of Leaders
PhD student Nick Kirschner’s work with NASA on a real-world mission exemplifies our commitment to fostering future leaders in research -- and beyond.
Read about how our mission fosters leadership and innovation.
Taking Your Career to the Next Level
Ready for a transformational graduate experience? At CCAS, the whole city is our classroom, and students emerge not only with a diploma, but with experiences that could happen only at GW.
Our 90+ graduate and professional programs can put you on the path to success.
Pioneering Innovative & Impactful Research
Biology's Arnaud Martin is applying CRISPR gene editing technology to study butterflies — and make breakthroughs in understanding biodiversity.
Read about how faculty and students are addressing today’s global challenges.
Changing Lives Through Support & Service
Thanks to a generous donation from philanthropist and former U.S. Congressman Gilbert Cisneros (center) and his wife, Jacki Cisneros, the CCAS Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute has empowered Latino students at GW for more than 10 years.
New and Noteworthy
Out Now: GW Arts & Sciences Magazine
Read about CCAS students, faculty and alumni who are making a difference in the classroom and around the world.
Highlights from Commencement 2026
Relive the memories from graduation weekend with photos, ceremony videos, program books, awardee details and more.
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"Whether it was attending galas at the National Portrait Gallery, or morning rungs at the National Mall, or witnessing a presidential motorcade on the way to class, we grew to call Washington, DC our home. We created core memories I am sure will last a lifetime"
Sonia Goyal
BS' 24, Biology