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First-of-its-Kind Graduate Certificate in LGBT Health Launched

Columbian College has launched a new graduate certificate program in LGBT health to train current and future healthcare leaders and policy advocates on issues relating to the health and well-being...

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GW Celebrates 50 Years of Public Service Education

More than 250 alumni, students and faculty gathered on campus last month to celebrate the 50th anniversary of public service education at GW and the achievements of those who graduated with a...

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A Strategy for Hope: Preventing Perinatal Depression among Low-Income Latinas

The negative impact of perinatal depression—which may be experienced by some women during pregnancy or after their baby is born—is well known.  Feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed, or confused...

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Where Will You Go this Summer?

This summer, explore the world, enrich your mind, and earn credits through short-term study abroad courses that are open to both GW students and visitors. Journey through Kenya and discover how...

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Inaugural Moments

A presidential inauguration is a proud and historic moment, a time when we come together to celebrate our democracy. For Columbian College students, it is also a rite of passage. On January 21,...

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GW, Smithsonian Research Delves into Distinctive Areas of Science

Bee pollination of particular plants, fungal impact on mineral erosion and wood decay, and physical attributes of ray-finned fish all have something in common: They are being studied by Columbian...

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Green Chemistry

The unfortunate reality of chemistry is that chemists, in their quest to innovate and devise new products to meet societal demands, sometimes create chemicals that are toxic. Look no further than...

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What Triggers Alcoholism?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive alcohol use accounts for 80,000 deaths each year in the United States, making alcoholism the third leading cause of...

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Shadows for Sale? Meet Visiting Artist Patrick Killoran

As we bask in the warmth of a sunny day, fair warning to those strolling through the Foggy Bottom campus: Watch your shadow. Buying people’s shadows is the current business/research of visiting...

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Confucius Institute to Open at GW

Columbian College will soon be home to the GW Confucius Institute to promote the study of Chinese language and culture, support Chinese teaching through instructional training and certification,...