Officials: senior administration never discussed hippo phase-out
Sunday, September 21 Administrators rebuffed reports this week that the University was phasing out its unofficial hippo mascot.
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Secretaries of state meet in Lisner for historic event
The five former secretaries of state assembled in Lisner Auditorium Monday afternoon had a lot of advice for whichever candidate becomes the next president.
Officials spent a year planning for event
Administrators spent months planning and coordinating with dozens of different organizations in preparation for Monday's event, which they later hailed as one of the most significant in University history.
Univ. to phase out unofficial hippo mascot
The hippo, the University's unofficial mascot for almost a decade, is set to become a footnote in GW history.
Wall St. turmoil affects alumni
GW alumna Annie Zhou was thrilled to start her job at the investment bank Lehman Brothers, but after only several hours she received news that her new company had filed for bankruptcy.
Top-paid professor brings GW overseas
The University's highest-paid professor earns more than most administrators and hundreds of thousands more than most faculty. But Shahram Sarkani is not your average professor.
GPS program starts strong
More than 600 freshmen opted to participate in a new mentoring initiative that began last week, the program's director said.
Knapp joins college leaders
University President Steven Knapp traveled to New York City Tuesday to participate in the inaugural meeting of the Higher Education Cabinet.
Evans proposes liquor ban
Foggy Bottom residents may no longer be able to purchase individual containers of alcohol at their local liquor store if a proposed law goes into effect next month.
Site offers pirated books
While soaring textbook prices have sent some students to discount online retailers, other students across the country are opting out of paying for textbooks altogether.
Nonprofit organization offers tours to local residents
Free tours will launch from 18 different locations around the city this weekend, exposing the rich culture behind many of D.C.'s neighborhoods and landmarks to District residents.
School of Business will record classes
Students enrolled in the Master of Science in Project Management program will soon be able to watch a professor's lecture without having to leave their homes or residence halls.
Career Center, Disability Support Services co-host fair
Navigating the ins and outs of the workplace can be tough for any college student. But for American University junior Yazan Khalaf, professional life will entail extra challenges.
CDs celebrate kick-off with Minnesota senator
A last-minute vote in the Senate forced the College Democrats to alter their plans to have Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., address their organization for their kick-off event Wednesday night.
Snapshot: Anger Management
Members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity look on from their house steps as students partake in TKE's annual Car Bash.
Public health school starts dual-degree program
The School of Public Health and Health Services implemented a dual-degree program this fall that will allow GW students to earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in public health in five years.
SA president presents plan for fund allocations
The Student Association executive released a formal recommendation for initial student organization allocations Tuesday night at the first official SA senate meeting of the year.
D.C. City Council investigates voting malfunction in primary
The D.C. City Council launched an investigation on Tuesday into the District's bungled primary election last week to prevent further errors in the November general election.
