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Featured Stories
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.