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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.

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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.

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Page Through the CCAS Alumni and Faculty Bookcase

A tour through local politics, a peek inside the Supreme Court and a trip into the ancient past all highlight a library of recent titles by CCAS alumni & faculty.

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Welcome to GW!

Ten scholars from an array of disciplines were recruited by the university to join Columbian College’s roster of permanent full-time faculty members this year.

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Live From the Mall: CCAS Class of ’24 Shared Memories at Commencement

In the shadows of the Washington Monument on Commencement Day, members of the CCAS Class of 2024 shared stories about their friends, their faculty and how their university experience helped shaped...

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Two GW Students Earn Civic Fellowships for Commitment to Public Service

Recipients Bongani Ndebele and Lauren Patrick have been heavily involved in civic engagement projects through the Honey W. Nashman Center while at GW.