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Can the Humanities Embrace AI?
Artificial intelligence is transforming classrooms and changing our relationship to technology. English’s Alexa Alice Joubin believes the humanities can lead the way.
Making a Difference
The post-Civil War hair boom entangled everyone from socialites to enslaved people. Art historian Elizabeth L. Block, BA ’94, explains how hair helped style a nation.
Alumni Spotlight
In his new PBS television series, former journalism major Joe Gidjunis, BA ’04, teaches men to parent-with-purpose on a journey to fully embrace fatherhood.
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.
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.
Learn 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.
Educating the Next Generation of Leaders
Zaniya Lewis, BA '20, founded the nonprofit YesSheCanCampaign in her freshman year to inspire young people to change the world.
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"This school has provided me with lifelong friendships, connections and opportunities. Getting to routinely attend shows at the Kennedy Center, meeting Kerry Washington and interning on Capitol Hill are some of the most memorable moments from my time as a Revolutionary."
Maureen Rafter
BA ‘24, American Studies and Music