Columbian College of Arts and Sciences

Read what advice members of the Class of 2024 offered for incoming GW students.
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Anthropology's Andrew Barr and Bernard Woods' study shows how the mismatch between where fossils are preserved and where humans likely lived may influence our understanding of early human evolution.
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Happy First Day of Classes! We're thrilled to welcome our family back to campus! 💙💛

As the Harris-Walz ticket rolls into Chicago, SMPA’s Peter Loge previewed a party convention that suddenly looks rejuvenated—and a presidential race that suddenly looks tight.
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Alumna Natasha Dupee, BA '12, WGSS, MPH '23, won the 2024 Barbara Jordan Leadership Award. The award honors Barbra Jordan’s legacy of championing voting rights, the causes of the poor, the disadvantaged and people of color.
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SMPA Director Peter Loge discusses the historical significance of the president’s decision and what is likely to happen between now and the Democratic National Convention.
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Professor of SMPA Imani Cheers' documentary tells the story of her son’s journey as he connects with his South African roots while they both navigate the loss of their family matriarch.
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SMPA has appointed Eli Kintisch as the new Ted Turner Professor of Environmental Media. He will be teaching courses centered on utilizing innovative storytelling to tackle the climate crisis.
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Next week: Johnette and Erin from CCAS Career Services take over our Instagram! 📱

Art historian Elizabeth L. Block, B.A. ’94, explains how hair helped fashion a nation in her new book.
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GW Alumnus Eric Lee, M.A. ’20, Photojournalism, reflects on his experience documenting Trump's rally shooting while revealing the challenges and rewards of frontline photojournalism.
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Director of the Office of Sustainability Josh Lasky, BA '07, Political Science, MPA '09 and Sustainability Associate Colin O’Brien demonstrate how easy it is to drop off food waste in the new composting bins on campus.
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Edward P. Jones, professor of English, has two books listed on the New York Times’s list of the 100 Best Books of the 21st Century.
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Rising senior Alanna Moskowitz, political science and peace studies major, spent last academic year interning at both the Department of Justice and White House.
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3 Qs with Physics' Neil Johnson: Bad-Actor AI Activity During a Year of Global Elections
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Richard Jones, Jennifer Park Stout and Camila Tapias joined the board as of June 1.
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A leader in high-energy astrophysics, Physics’ Kouveliotou received the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Southeastern Universities Research Association.
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The distinguished Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offered opportunities for academics to conduct international research, including four Columbian College faculty members.
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Ahead of Thursday's Biden-Trump debate, SMPA’s Imani M. Cheers, Jesse J. Holland and Peter Loge and GSPM’s Matt Dallek shared their analysis.
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Registration for Summer Session II courses ends on June 30th. Enroll today before it's too late! ☀️
https://columbian.gwu.edu/summer

History and Classics’ Professor Diane Harris Cline was remembered as a passionate scholar and devoted educator. An endowed gift honoring her legacy will aid students.
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Happy Juneteenth! Watch Professor of Media and Public Affairs Imani Cheers talk about this historic day.
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GW Alumnus Joe Gidjunis, B.A. ’04 shows fathers how to grow up along with their children.
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Two broods of cicadas are emerging simultaneously in 17 states—a phenomenon that last occurred more than 200 years ago.
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Civic Fellowship recipients Bongani Ndebele and Lauren Patrick have been heavily involved in civic engagement projects through the Honey W. Nashman Center while at GW.
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Professor of History, International Affairs, and East Asian Languages and Literatures Jisoo M. Kim will be part of the 25th anniversary class of fellows.
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The award will help provide financially accessible treatment for service industry employees.

CCAS Professor Received Contract for Mental Health Services | GW Today | The George Washington University The award will help provide financially accessible treatment for service industry employees.

Grace Truslow, a recipient of the 2024 Truman scholarship, wants to channel her passion for environmental advocacy with a career in green energy and infrastructure.

GW Recipient of Truman Scholarship Wants to Champion Environmental Equity | GW Today | The George Washington University Grace Truslow, a recipient of the 2024 Truman scholarship, wants to channel her passion for environmental advocacy with a career in green energy and infrastructure.

Congratulations to Anjana Murugan, BS '26 in Neuroscience, minor in Spanish, on being selected as a Key into Public Service Scholar by The Phi Beta Kappa Society! Anjana is one of only 20 recipients chosen from among 700 applicants nationwide. Well done! 🎉🎉