GW debt reaches $680 million
GW has taken out about $45 million to finance construction of its new business school building, causing the University's debt to climb to $680 million.
Campus News
Arabic language interest increases
GW will offer more Arabic language class sections and add at least one faculty member next fall in response to growing student interest and enrollment in the subject.
Organizations oppose calendar changes
Two major campus organizations issued reports opposing an alternative academic calendar proposal until more research is done. GW is considering adding a mandatory summer session for rising juniors and a four-credit four-class system in a few years.
Employees vote to keep union
GW housekeeping and grounds staff members voted Wednesday to maintain representation with their current union instead of bringing new representation to GW.
Students watch Democrats debate
Almost 200 students watched democratic primary candidates engage in a televised debate geared toward young Americans in the Hippodrome Tuesday night. Broadcast live from Boston, the debate was sponsored by CNN and Rock the Vote - a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing young voter turnout.
GW turns on dorm air conditioning
Freshman Elizabeth Carlton said Wednesday that she was unable to sleep for the past few nights because the recent warm weather has made living conditions in Thurston Hall unbearable.
Early Admission applications increase
Early Decision I applications are on the rise so far this year, following a 10-year trend of an increased overall applicant pool.
D.C. students remember Yitzhak Rabin
GW and Georgetown students commemorated the life of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the eighth anniversary of his death Tuesday.
