Global Study Indicates Widespread Permafrost Degradation
An international study led by Dmitry Streletskiy and student researchers indicates clear global evidence that permafrost is thawing across much of the planet.
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Laura Schiavo Named Director of the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design
The George Washington University’s Corcoran School of the Arts and Design has named Laura Schiavo as its next director, effective July 1, 2026
GW Study Provides New Insights into How Autistic and Non-Autistic People Learn About One Another
New research led by Gabriela Rosenblau, and her PhD student Shannon Cahalan, indicates that autistic and non-autistic adolescents rely on similar learning strategies; however, key differences may...
New 2.6-Million-Year-Old Paranthropus Fossil Reshapes Understanding of Early Hominins
In a paper published in "Nature," a team joined by Anthropology's Andrew Barr reports the discovery of the first Paranthropus specimen from the Afar region of Ethiopia.
The GW School of Media and Public Affairs announced the creation of an endowed Democracy Innovation Prize that will recognize an annual student project.
How Well Does Your Dog Understand You?
New research at George Washington University suggests that there might be more behind the classic dog head tilt. It could also reveal how dogs process speech.
GWU’s Corcoran School of Arts and Design is currently exhibiting a two-part exhibition featuring acclaimed photographers Peter van Agtmael and Wesaam Al-Badry.
Stone Tools Through Generations: 300,000 Years of Human Technology
A study led by Professor David R. Braun reveals that early humans maintained a 300,000-year-old Oldowan stone tool tradition.
76th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards Honors Twelve Public Servants
Twelve public servants from a number of federal agencies will be honored at the 76th annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards for their exceptional civil service.
GW to Honor Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. and Jacki Cisneros at Spirit of GW Awards Ceremony
The Honorable Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (BA ’94), congressman for California's 31st Congressional District, and Jacki Cisneros, president of the Cisneros Foundation, will receive the award.