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.
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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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
GW Scholars Honored with Fulbright Fellowships
Four Columbian College faculty members were offered research opportunities with the distinguished Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.
New Endowment Memorializes Beloved Professor’s Impact
History and Classics’ Professor Diane Harris Cline was remembered as a devoted educator. A gift honoring her legacy will aid students.
Cicadapalooza! Historic Insect Convergence Bugs Midwest States
Two broods of cicadas are emerging simultaneously in 17 states—a phenomenon that last occurred more than 200 years ago.
Class of 2024 Share GW Memories
From internships and classroom experiences to forging friendships and attending one-of-a-kind events, the CCAS Class of 2024 recalled their fondest GW memories.
Student Research Shines at CCAS Showcase
Undergraduate and graduate students across the sciences, social sciences and humanities displayed their scholarly work at the CCAS Research Showcase.
History Detectives: Following the Lives of Potato Famine Immigrants
History’s Tyler Anbinder and his student researchers dug through 100 years of bank records from Irish immigrants. What they found rewrote a historical tale.
The Playful, Elusive Legacy of a Great Provocateur
GW art history students learn about Marcel Duchamp while curating an exhibit showing his influence.
It’s Not Easy Being Green: New Species Named for Kermit the Frog
Kermitops gratus, an ancient species of amphibians discovered by researchers including GW Biology's Cal So, pays homage to the iconic Muppet.
CCAS Community Members Recognized for DEI Contributions
Faculty, students and staffers were honored for their “unwavering commitment to DEI principles.”
Ready to Launch: A GW Student’s NASA Mission
PhD student Nick Kirschner’s research journey took him from NASA to the New Mexico desert—part of an agreement that is propelling GW astrophysics to new heights.
How did Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen team toward the political promised land? Luther Rice Fellow Maureen Rafter studied the president and the Boss.
Chemistry's Role in Studying Brain Disease
In a video conversation with CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck, Chemistry's Ling Hao discusses the role of chemistry, bioinformatics and cell biology in the study of human neurodegenerative diseases.
Making Hiss-tory: How Snakes Scaled Evolutionary Heights
From losing legs to stretching skulls, snakes evolved faster and with more variety than other species, a new study reveals.
Never Neutral: U.S. Museums Face Historical ‘Reckoning’
With museums across the country reexamining their Native American exhibits, Laura Schiavo uncovers a legacy of political and cultural influence.
Politics & Values: 50th Anniversary Celebration
More than 60 Columbian College alumni, students and faculty came together to celebrate the 50 year anniversary of the Politics & Value Program at GW.
In a video conversation with CCAS Dean Wahlbeck, Professor of Political Science Andrew Thompson discusses the impact of threat and anxiety on American Democracy.
Data Science Students Map a Mission for Ukraine
As winter sets in, Ukrainians face harsh temperatures in war-torn homes. But CCAS students are using their data science skills to map out a rescue plan.
In her book, Writing Professor Caroline J. Smith serves up a tour of how kitchens have changed over the decades to reflect societal shifts and gender politics.
In a video conversation with CCAS Dean Wahlbeck, Elton Professor of Philosophy David DeGrazia discusses "moral status" and the role of ethics in policies relating to AI, healthcare and more.
GW Entrepreneurs Win Recognition in International Investment Competition
Nanochon & Early Innovation Systems, GW-founded health innovation firms, were two of the five finalists at World Business Angel Investment Forum in South Africa.
Org Sci Class Examines Decision Making
Students in Nils Olsen’s organizational sciences seminar on Extreme Decisions explore how decision makers operate under intense pressures.
First-year student Lea Nepomuceno advocates for the rights of incarcerated people. Her newest project aims to ease a hygiene crisis in prisons—and help restore dignity to inmates.
The Impact of Immigration Status on Wellbeing
CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck discusses the impact of immigration status on an individual’s education and wellbeing in a conversation with Elizabeth Vaquera, director of the Cisneros Institute.
Mercy Mission: Alumnus Connects West Africa to Health Care
Nasser Diallo, BA ’18, founded Clinic+O to improve health care access for millions in his native Guinea and across West Africa.