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GW Students Earn Top Awards in Chinese Speech Contest

The GW Jiangsu Cup Chinese Speech Contest brings together students from across the Washington, D.C. area to compete for prizes in Chinese speech.

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GW to Operate Renowned Koobi Fora Field School with the National Museums of Kenya

The National Museums of Kenya and Columbian College’s Center for the Advanced Study of Hominid Paleobiology have teamed up to provide a unique opportunity for...

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Dean’s Search Committee Elected

Columbian College faculty elected nine representatives to the Dean’s Search Committee.

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Confessions of a Professional Political Junkie

By the time most people are waking up, Reid Wilson, BA ’05, has read dozens of newspapers and blog posts from across the United States. As editor-in-chief of...

Focusing on the Facts

Sound bites and bumper stickers. Spin and nuance. During an election year, it can be difficult to sort through the political rhetoric to find the facts behind the most important issues facing the...

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Image Makeover: New Portrait for the 21st Century

In creating a...

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Alumni Bookshelf

It’s no secret that Columbian College faculty are prolific scholars, writing, on average, 50 books per year, but the college also boasts a number of alumni authors. Among those penning books this...

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The Neighborhood: A Link to Teen Obesity?

When it comes to adolescent obesity, Assistant Professor of Sociology Antwan Jones thinks neighborhoods may be one of many factors in its root cause. Armed with a two-year...

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Early Toolmakers: The Secrets Behind Rock Banging

Why were some early humans able to shape stone tools while others were not? Erin Marie Williams, a post-doctoral scientist in hominid paleobiology, is banging rocks together to...

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Prime Movers Media Gains Traction

Prime Movers Media, the nation’s first journalism mentorship program to focus on urban schools, is exceeding expectations thanks to power partnerships with top multi-media organizations.

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