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The Worlds of Edward P. Jones

English Professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jones shapes worlds of fiction in his head. And now his work has been ranked among the century’s best.

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New CCAS Graduate Degrees Expand Advanced Learning Opportunities

From museum studies and history to geography and psychology, the graduate programs cater to students whose interests span disciplines.

Statistics Professors Huixia Judy Wang (left) and Tatiyana Apanasovich

Data Science Bootcamp to Promote Diverse Partnership

Statistics Professors Tatiyana Apanasovich and Huixia Judy Wang received a PIT-UN grant to support a collaborative project with minority-serving institutions.

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Corcoran, National Gallery Partner for Pioneering Artistic Residency

The Corcoran School and the National Gallery of Art are launching a three-year artist residency for artist-led collective For Freedoms.

A Century of Discovery: Corcoran Hall Marks 100 Years of Science Milestones

Corcoran Hall is celebrating a centennial anniversary as a historic hub of science landmarks—from the Big Bang theory to modern breakthroughs.

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Transforming Trauma: Yakushko Brings Expertise, Advocacy to Professional Psychology Role

An expert in addressing the mental health scars of wars, new Professional Psychology Director Oksana Yakushko has elevated immigrant stories—including her own.

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Dark Matter Solves Butterfly Evolutionary Mystery

A new study led by GW biology researchers revealed how an unexpected genetic mechanism influences the evolution of butterfly wing coloration.

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Ghost in the Machine: Can the Humanities Learn to Love AI?

AI is transforming university classrooms and changing our relationship to technology. English’s Alexa Alice Joubin explains how the humanities can lead the way.

Joe Gidjunis sits outside with an arm around his small son. A colorful mural is behind them.

GW Alumnus Shows Fathers How to Grow Up Along with their Children

Alumnus Joe Gidjunis, BA ’04, created a PBS television series aimed at helping men be better dads.

Artist Hans Heinrich Bebie depicted an 1870s socialite hairstyling session in his painting Conversation (Group of Baltimore Girls).

Hair-Raising History: How Coifs and Cuts Styled an Era

In her new book, art historian Elizabeth L. Block, BA ’94, explains how hair helped fashion the post-Civil War nation.