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A historic $16 million gift in memory of English’s Astere E. Claeyssens, Jr., a beloved educator known for his student-centered approach, will endow a faculty position and student opportunities.
A study led by Political Science Professor Danny Hayes and alumna Anusha Trivedi, BA ’26, found that shrinking access to local news is leaving Americans less informed—and more isolated.
Patriot, president, enslaver. In his book and class at Mount Vernon, CCAS historian and Washington scholar Denver Brunsman embraces the complicated legacy of a flawed American icon.
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2026 Graduate Programs Virtual Open House
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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.
"Whether it was attending galas at the National Portrait Gallery, or morning runs 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