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Columbian College by the Numbers
2,188
Graduate Students
490+
Permanent Full-Time
Faculty Members
91,500
CCAS Alumni Living in All 50 States and 120+ Countries
Graduate Students in Action
MS NOW’s Kutler to GW Grads: Show Up through Uncertainty and Doubt
June 4, 2026
The media executive reflected on her career, cancer recovery and lessons from a lifetime in journalism during an emotional 2026 Commencement ceremony.
Student Research Takes Center Stage at CCAS Showcase
May 13, 2026
More than 250 undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines displayed their scholarly work at the fourth-annual CCAS Research Showcase.
From Lakes to Labs, Chemistry’s Pincus Tracks Microplastics in Motion
April 15, 2026
Chemistry Professor Lauren Pincus charts plastic pollution in real-world conditions. Her work may inform strategies for a cleaner environment.
