University moves up to 53 in U.S. News rankings
GW moved up one place to 53rd in the annual U.S. News and World Report ranking of the nation's top universities, according to a survey released last week by the magazine.
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Stories from the August 28, 2008, Print Edition
LGBTQ resource center finalized
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and questioning community now has a resource center with a director after more than eight months of negotiations.
2012 class size causes setbacks
An unexpectedly large incoming freshman class caught the University off-guard this summer, forcing administrators to make last-minute adjustments to underclassman housing, financial aid and academics.
McCain and Obama tied in GSPM poll
The race for the White House between John McCain and Barack Obama is nearly gridlocked, according to results of the 2008 GW-sponsored Battleground Poll released last week.
Professor helps identify victim 60 years after plane crash
In 1948 a Northwest Airlines plane crashed, killing all those on board and leaving behind a seemingly unsolvable mystery - at least until a GW professor stepped in.
GWMail launches with more e-mail storage for students
The University officially made the switch from Colonial Mail to Google Mail on Aug. 7, after about a year of negotiations.
Georgian crisis touches GW
The fighting between Russia and Georgia this August took place on the other side of the globe, but its connections to the University include the country's president and several Georgian emigrants studying in Foggy Bottom.
Public health school begins plans for its first building
The Board of Trustees budgeted $3 million for initial work on a building for the School of Public Health and Health Services this spring - a move that will finally give a home to the 11-year-old school. The $3 million is expected to fund the planning and preliminary design work for the new building, which will take at least three years to construct, SPHHS Dean Ruth Katz said.
Frat members bike cross-country for charity
For most GW students, summer vacation means a job, an internship or relaxation at home. But for junior Andrew Metcalf and senior Noah Cherry, summer break meant a two-month, 3,000 mile bicycle trip. Metcalf and Cherry, both members of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, began their expedition in San Francisco and finished in D.
UPD promotes residence hall safes
Students wary of leaving their valuables unprotected in their residence halls can now get a locked safe installed in their room through a new program initiated by the University Police Department.
Women keep the faith at GW
Forget Denver and Minneapolis, the convention that Mary Nobile geared up this summer for was in Albuquerque, N.M.
EMeRG can use ambulance
The EMeRG ambulance is finally certified to operate after years of red tape - giving more responsibility to the student-run emergency care provider and lowering the cost of a trip to the hospital.
Alumnus battles Evans for D.C. Council seat
GW alumnus Cary Silverman has challenged longtime incumbent Jack Evans for his seat on the D.C. City Council - a move that could change representation in Ward 2 for the first time in 17 years.
Warner calls for unity at DNC
GW graduate and former Virginia Governor Mark Warner made repeated appeals for bipartisanship Tuesday evening when he delivered the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
GW sustainability earns failing grade
A leading environmental group named GW one of the least eco-friendly campuses in the nation last week, a year after University President Steven Knapp made sustainability a top priority of his administration.
Snapshot: Metro Mess
Rush-hour commuters struggle to enter the Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro station on Tuesday after only one escalator could be used for passengers entering and leaving the stop.
Univ. nixes Fall Fest artist, Girl Talk, days before concert
Friday, August 29 The University backed out of contract negotiations with popular mash-up artist Girl Talk on Thursday, about a week before he was scheduled to play at Fall Fest, a University official said.
PB selects Virginia Coalition, The Canon Logic for Fall Fest
Breaking News Saturday, August 30, 8:02 p.m. Rock bands Virginia Coalition and The Canon Logic will perform at Fall Fest next Saturday, Program Board Chair Tiffany Meehan announced this afternoon. The news comes only days after rock band Rooney backed out of the concert and the University canceled mash-up artist Girl Talk.
