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Making an Impact

During the coronavirus pandemic, alumni are coming to the aid of their communities—in their hometowns, across the country and around the world.

Faculty Expertise

Media Taps Faculty on COVID-19

Columbian College economists, psychologists, political scientists and policy analysts are contributing their expertise to media coverage of COVID-19's impact.

Student Spotlight

Students Share Self-Care Tips

From exercise to poetry, CCAS students shared their secrets for managing stress and bringing joy to their daily routines while practicing social distancing.

Read CCAS Spotlight to learn more about how our students, faculty and alumni are making a difference in the community.

In a message to the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences community, Dean Paul Wahlbeck recognizes the efforts of alumni, faculty, staff, students and parents during these challenging times. “It is important to remember,” he writes, “that we are all in this together.”

The health and safety of the GW community is a top priority for the University. GW will continue working with local, state, and federal public health officials to monitor the situation and respond appropriately. Please continue to monitor our resources for updates and information.

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Alexandria Cannon
“Most history classes, you are in a discussion room talking about it, but with George Washington and his World, we get to take the class on his estate and relive through what he did.”

Alexandria Cannon
BA '20
History
George Sangiolo
"The student body comes from very different backgrounds , and you can always find someone studying something you know nothing about.“

George Sangiolo
BS '18
Biophysics
Sarah Wagner
"As anthropologists, we go into communities and spend time trying to understand lived experiences. We tell people's stories. And we have an obligation to do it right"

Sarah Wagner
Associate Professor of Anthropology
Zachary Brown
"I chose GW because of the amazing faculty members in the department. I chose American Studies because of the relative amount of freedom the discipline provides in research."

Zachary Brown
PhD '27
American Studies
Debbie Wheeler
"That degree has helped me in my entire career and I am still working with the same people I went to college with many years ago. I recommend this college to anyone"

Debbie Wheeler
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