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Student Spotlight
More than 200 undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines presented their scholarly work at the annual CCAS Research Showcase.
Learning & Discovery
Behavior and Language in Children
A new study led by CCAS speech scientist Malathi Thothathiri provides the first solid evidence connecting executive functioning to language development.
Making a Difference
In his Dean’s Seminar, Professor Hosam M. Mahmoud turns stories into statistics as he shares his passion for probability with first-year students.
Featured Updates
Register for Summer Session!
Register for summer courses today! Satisfy prerequisites, complete requirements and make progress toward graduation. Plus, the Summer Scholarship is now open for applications.
Celebration 2025
Columbian College looks forward to honoring this year's graduates! Join us online May 15–17 for the livestreamed doctoral, master's and undergraduate ceremonies.
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.
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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
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