J Street money to roll over
The University will alter its much-maligned mandatory spending policy so students can roll over between half and all of their remaining funds to the next academic year.
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University set to switch to Gmail
The University will begin using Google Mail as its primary e-mail client next fall, exponentially increasing the amount of online storage space.
Intelligence czar to address graduates
Mike McConnell, the director of national intelligence, will speak at this year's Columbian College of Arts and Sciences graduation ceremony.
Sudanese refugee will attend GW
In the second Sudanese civil war Joseph De Mabior Deng, lost his family and found himself among 4 million other displaced refugees. This fall Makwei will enroll as a freshman at GW.
A full class in half the time
For students in the School of Media and Public Affairs, Carl Stern's media law course is a flurry of cases, ethical quandaries and reality-based tests.
SoB class sells GW gear
This semester a business school class began operating Colonial Promos, a company that sells customized bulk items like t-shirts, water bottles and ponchos to Greek-letter organizations and University departments.
The Aston to house law students starting Aug. 1
When the University reopens the The Aston after a year of renovations this spring, it will become the first residence hall solely for students in a specific graduate program.
Law School jumps two spots in U.S. News rankings
The Law School moved up two places in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Graduate Schools" 2009 rankings, placing it among the nation's top-20 law schools.
Elliott School honors Brubeck
Legendary jazz pianist Dave Brubeck traveled behind the Iron Curtain 50 years ago on behalf of the State Department. On Tuesday, he visited the Elliott School of International Affairs for a discussion about risky diplomacy during the Cold War.
University remembers Rwandan genocide
Many of Rwanda's wounds are still healing, even 14 years after its genocide took place, Rwandan Ambassador James Kimonyo said on Monday, the anniversary of the conflict.
Pelosi: Democrats need unity
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told college journalists during a taping of an mtvU show at GW on Tuesday morning that a joint ticket with Democratic candidates Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama is impossible.
Ted Turner discusses the importance of warding off climate change
Web Extra The billionaire and philanthropist who started CNN told a sold out crowd of students Wednesday night the environment is, "the most difficult challenge the world will face."
College Democrats sponsor lively debate on religion
Web Extra Secularists and their opponents sparred over faith and politics in the Marvin Center Continental Ballroom Wednesday night.
Greek Brief: Delta Gamma's Anchor Bowl raised $11,000 for the blind
The Delta Gamma sorority hosted its annual Anchor Bowl philanthropy event last week, raising more than $11,000.
