Uncovering Ancient Stone Tools in Ethiopia
Anthropology’s David Braun joined an archaeological team in Ethiopia that discovered the oldest evidence of stone tool production, dating back more than 2.58 million years.
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Ghetto: Chronicling a Word’s Tortured History
In his new book, Daniel Schwartz examines the centuries-old past of the word “ghetto” and how it has come to symbolize both pain and pride.
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New Faculty Strengthen College Ranks
Columbian College welcomed 24 new full-time faculty members this year, bringing the total number to 523 and strengthening disciplines across the sciences, social sciences and humanities.
Knight Foundation Investment to Fund Institute for Data, Democracy, and Politics
A $5 million investment from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation will support a new interdisciplinary research institute to fight the rise of distorted information online.
Sky’s the Limit: Eco-Telescope Lands at GW
J. Houston Miller’s new NASA telescope can measure greenhouse gases in earth’s atmosphere—and may transform climate science.
Alumni Unicorns Spell Business Magic
Do you believe in magic? For four Columbian College alumni "Unicorn" entrepreneurs, bright business ideas led to startups that topped $1 billion in valuation.
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