Cheney visits GW Hospital for heart procedure
Vice President Dick Cheney was treated for an abnormal rhythm in the upper chambers of his heart, called an atrial fibrillation, at the GW Hospital on Wednesday afternoon.
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New Columbian College institute to study solar energy
The University is in the early stages of establishing an Institute of Solar Energy Analysis within the Columbian College, officials announced earlier this month.
SA senator plans to introduce legislation to overhaul constitution
A Student Association senator said on Wednesday that he hopes to overhaul the organization's constitution, restarting a similar effort from three years ago.
Snapshot: Fair Fight
Two Law School students joust in University Yard Wednesday afternoon.
Costas headlines Kalb Report
Longtime sportscaster Bob Costas brought three decades of sports experience to the Kalb Report Monday night at the National Press Club.
Students, faculty waver on arming UPD
As student and faculty leaders begin to consider whether the school should arm University Police Department officers, many said they are reluctant to take sides until they know more information.
Brazile discusses her life in Democratic politics
CNN political commentator Donna Brazile, former presidential campaign manager for Al Gore, gave a glimpse into her long career in politics and her support for Sen. Barack Obama before a packed audience at the Jack Morton Auditorium Monday night.
City Paper focuses on Web after owner files for bankruptcy
Two weeks after the Washington City Paper's parent company filed for bankruptcy, its editor said the weekly newspaper is focusing its energy on the Internet and is "more lively than ever."
Institute of Medicine taps SMHS global health professor
A GW Medical Center professor - renowned for his efforts to develop vaccines against tropical diseases - was elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, the University announced Monday.
Alumna aids at-risk women
Octavia is one of more than 500 at-risk women in the D.C. area whose life has been transformed by GW alumna Ludy Green.
Economic woes alter admissions strategy
A senior administrator wrote a letter to Faculty Senate members last week outlining an admissions strategy altered by recent turmoil in the financial and credit markets.
TKE cleared in drugging, leader says
A University investigation found that there was no substantial evidence that the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity was responsible for an alleged drugging incident at a party in their townhouse last month, the fraternity's president said this week.
Lehman bankruptcy hits GW org
As the troubles of Wall Street continue to grow, its effects have reached at least one group of students in the School of Business.
Representing the unrepresented
Democracy can be ironic sometimes. This November, D.C. residents will elect two people to represent a district on Capitol Hill that is, by law, unrepresented.
Former Mozambique president encourages interest in Africa
Former Mozambique President Joaquim Chissano said he wanted to inspire GW students to take an interest in Africa during an address at the Elliott School of International Affairs.
University donors attend President’s Ball
The University pulled out all the stops for its most generous donors at the second annual President's Ball held at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery Wednesday night.
Accrediting body puts Medical School on probation
Friday, Oct. 17 An academic accreditation organization has put GW's School of Medicine and Health Sciences on probation for failing to meet several regulations, university officials announced Wednesday.
Politically charged students gather for third debate
An opinionated crowd of GW students gathered Wednesday to watch the third and final debate of this election cycle, sponsored by bipartisan student groups.
