Interrogating the Past: Students Reveal GW History
In his American Studies capstone course, Tom Guglielmo asks students to train a critical eye on GW’s legacy—from Civil War archives to on-campus activism.
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George Washington's Life and Legacy
In a video conversation with CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck, History Professor Denver Brunsman discusses George Washington's life and the impact of his legacy today.
Whatever Happened to Coalition Building?
Why can’t modern American political systems build consensus? Timothy Shenk's new book explores how visionaries once forged majorities—and how polarization tore them apart.
Giving Back: For Alumna, Scholarships Spark Opportunities
A scholarship helped alumna Sandra Jarva Weiss, BA ’80, JD ’83, meet her husband and make only-at-GW memories. Now she’s helping students write their own stories.
In her Dean’s Seminar, Laura Papish leads first-year CCAS students in philosophical discussions on the nature of evil and its impact across generations.
Happy Holidays to the CCAS Family
We asked members of the Columbian College community—students, faculty and staff—to share their favorite December holiday memories and traditions.
Midterm Election Results: Impact and Analysis
Sarah Binder, GW professor of political science and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, sat down with Dean Wahlbeck to discuss the midterm elections.
Astrophysics Student Impacts Earth and Sky
Graduate student Sarah Chastain searches space for cosmic transients—a project that is opening the field to a diverse new generation of students and scholars.
When Autism Research Hits Home
Luther Rice-winning neuroscience major Mohammed Almarkhan researches autism. His findings may improve the lives of millions——including his own sister.
Out in the Streets: For Geography Students, D.C. is their Classroom
From bike lanes to bus stops, the geography majors in David Rain’s capstone class are traveling throughout the District to understand curbside use.
Study: Online Battle Lost Early in COVID Crisis
A team led by Physics’ Neil Johnson revealed mainstream Facebook communities were already intertwined with anti-science groups before COVID-19 vaccines arrived.
As more mothers are jailed for minor offenses, Sociology’s Zimife Umeh interviewed formerly incarcerated women about the trauma of institutional separation.
Partnering with Churches, Psychology Team Targets Suicides Among Black Youth
With suicide rates skyrocketing among young African Americans, Psychology professor Sherry Molock is working with churches to address the crisis in communities.
Alumna Scores in Sports Journalism
A scholarship helped first-generation student Danielle Santoro, BA ’05, attend GW. And faculty mentors like SMPA’s Steve Roberts helped her reach her goals.
Talking in Tune: Senior’s Podcast Shares Music Passion
Senior Ellie D’Andria orchestrated her special interdisciplinary major into a podcast celebrating the joy of music.
On the Frontlines: Alumna Wages War Against Cancer
Karen E. Knudsen, BA ’90, has crossed the country to join scientists, lawmakers and caregivers in a fight against the nation’s second-leading killer.
Cross-Disciplinary Partnership to Focus Structural Lens on HIV Interventions
The program teams the CCAS Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and the Milken Institute SPH Department of Prevention and Community Health.
Summer Program Opens Doors for STEM Students
Through a new CCAS internship program, STEM students spent the summer in labs, working with faculty and preparing for science careers.
Large Grants Fund Innovative Research
A significant number of research grants were awarded this year to CCAS scholars from top research organizations.
For Alumnus, Welcoming Campus Brought New Perspectives
Blind from birth, John P. Benison, BA ’93, has triumphed over life challenges, thanks in part to his parents and GW, which he attended with scholarship support.
Salamander Species Shed Evolutionary Light
Three new black-bellied salamanders once thought to be a single species were discovered in the southern Appalachian Mountains by a CCAS research team.
Proof of Life: How Data Impacts the Real World
As an applied statistician, Professor of Statistics Qing Pan informs public health policy and testifies in courts.
Study: Transportation Expenses Drive Urban Cost of Living
CCAS economists and alumni determined that longer commutes affect the cost of living in large cities more than zoning restrictions.
Eyes on the Prize: Student Stars in Soccer and Psychology
Whether in the lab or in the net, psychology major and soccer goalkeeper Justin Grady uses his study of visual cognition to see what others may miss.
New Faculty Strengthen Columbian College Ranks
Columbian College will welcome 24 new permanent full-time faculty this fall, adding expertise to disciplines across the sciences, social sciences and humanities
Browse the CCAS Faculty Bookcase
An appreciation of Roe v. Wade, a history of WWII racial strife and new fiction join the library of titles by CCAS scholars.
Alumnus Among First to Rejoin Peace Corps Volunteers
As Peace Corps volunteers return to overseas service, Calvin DeWitt, BA ’21, is embarking on development projects in The Gambia.
CCAS Faculty Awarded Fulbright Scholar Honors
Psychology’s Sarah Calabrese, Biology’s Keryn Gedan and Geography’s Aman Luthra are among the newest class of prestigious scholars.
Alumnus Journey Spotlights Refugee Plight
For years after he came to the U.S. from Iran, Amin Arvin Attari, BS ’21, refused to call himself a refugee. Now, he has embraced the word as a point of pride.
Hair-Raiser: Primate Fur Teases Human Evolution
Researchers from the Center for the Advanced Study of Human Paleobiology (CASHP) examined the factors driving hair variation in a wild population of lemurs.