George Washington, Reconsidered
Patriot, president, enslaver. In a new book and a longstanding class, GW historian Denver Brunsman embraces the complex legacy of a flawed American icon.
Featured Stories
Tipping Point: Researchers Warn of Harmful AI Shifts
In a new study, physics researchers proposed a formula for determining when AI goes bad.
Loneliness and Local News: How ‘News Deserts’ Increase Isolation
A new study by GW political science researchers found that the decline of local news is leaving Americans less informed—and more isolated.
A Lasting Tribute: $16 Million Endowed Gift Honors Late English Professor Astere Claeyssens
A historic gift to the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences honors a legendary educator, known for his student-centered approach to the liberal arts.
Faculty Flicks: At The Odyssey with Classic’s Eric Cline
Christopher Nolan’s version of The Odyssey has taken moviegoers by storm. But does it pass the ultimate test: a classical studies professor’s expert eye?
Migration Degree Guides Students in Policy, Practice
The new MA in Migration and Diaspora Studies Program prepares students to understand human mobility and address its consequences.
Ready for Liftoff: Student Joins NASA Telescope Team
Astrophysics graduate student Zane Pennella worked behind the scenes on NASA’s Roman Space Telescope to prepare for its historic launch.
Picturing 9/11: Alumnus’ Photos Frame GW Story
On Sept. 11, 2001, alumnus Brandon Perlman, BA ’04, turned his camera on a campus in crisis. His photographs preserve GW’s experience.
Diplomacy in Real-Time: In Brussels, Students Study Ukraine-Europe Ties
As the war in Ukraine continues, a study abroad class traveled to NATO and EU headquarters for an inside look at how Europe is providing assistance.
Page Turners: CCAS Authors Stack Eclectic Bookshelf
Read about a featured collection of recently published alumni and faculty books.
The Mystery of the Secret Shroud
Hannah Faberman, BA ’26, spent two years tracking down an Egyptian textile fragment, following a trail of clues from pigments and to archaeological records.
Psychology and Cinema: Inside a Cannes Classroom
Twelve CCAS professional psychology students joined a one-of-a-kind study abroad course at the Cannes Film Festival to explore the science behind storytelling.
Re-Joyce: Bloomsday in Dublin Draws Literature Lovers
A century after its publication, James Joyce’s Ulysses endures as a masterpiece. A GW writer discussed the book’s impact with English’s Samuel Ashworth.
Meet the New CCAS Faculty Members
Nine scholars are joining the CCAS roster of permanent full-time faculty members this year, enhancing the college’s strengths across disciplines.
New Grants Propel Innovative Research
From innovations in mental healthcare to understanding the impacts of AI, research grants for CCAS scholars are opening door to new projects across disciplines.
Kicks and Chaos: A World Cup Preview
As the 2026 World Cup kicks off in North America, Media and Public Affair’s Peter Loge breaks down the politics, players and pressures on the pitch.
Faux Fed, Real Stakes: Inside an AI Economic Experiment
With AI simulations of Federal Reserve meetings, Economics’ Tara M. Sinclair models data, politics and personalities in real-world monetary policy.
CCAS Researchers Uncover New Autism Insights
A study led by Cognitive Neuroscience Professor Gabriela Rosenblau presents new understandings of how autistic and non-autistic people learn about each other.
MS NOW’s Kutler to GW Grads: Show Up through Uncertainty and Doubt
The media executive reflected on her career, cancer recovery and lessons from a lifetime in journalism during an emotional 2026 Commencement ceremony.
Student Research Takes Center Stage at CCAS Showcase
More than 250 undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines displayed their scholarly work at the fourth-annual CCAS Research Showcase.
Faculty in Focus: The Learning Laboratories of Francys Subiaul
Cognitive scientist Francys Subiaul explores the science of social learning to reveal how animals acquire knowledge—and what makes humans so good at it.
Class of 2026 Share GW Memories
From studying abroad to attending events on campus, from lifelong friendships to life-changing internships, the CCAS Class of 2026 recalled their fondest GW memories.
GW to Offer Free Tuition to Families With Incomes Under $100,000
With GW's new program, new, first-time domestic undergraduate students entering in fall 2026 from families making less than $100,000 will receive full tuition.
Trustee’s Family Foundation Bolsters Sesno Series Civil Discourse Events with $3 Million Gift
The gift from philanthropists Ted Segal, BA ’03, and Meredith Perla Segal, BAccy ’05, will expand their support of the Sesno Series and GW basketball.
From Lakes to Labs, Chemistry’s Pincus Tracks Microplastics in Motion
Chemistry Professor Lauren Pincus charts plastic pollution in real-world conditions. Her work may inform strategies for a cleaner environment.
Bouchet Society Students Honored for Research, Advocacy
Nine George Washington University PhD students will join a network of preeminent scholars from across the country later this spring.
Revolutionary Tales: A First-Gen Journey
The night Justin Liu stepped onto the Foggy Bottom campus of George Washington University as a first-year student should have been the culmination of a dream.
The Cultural Impact of American Music
In a video conversation with Dean Paul Wahlbeck, Professor of Music Loren Kajikawa discusses how the power of music can serve as a medium for change.
Haiti as Emblematic of the Black Struggle for Freedom
GW’s Africana Studies Program hosts a Black History Month Symposium on fugitivity and freedom.
Ask a GW Expert: Whatever Happened to Your New Year’s Resolution?
Why do as many as 80% of us abandon our resolutions in February? Psychology’s Fallon Goodman encourages realistic goals and embracing the hard parts.