Man confesses to murder of alumnus
An Ethiopian man has pleaded guilty to the murder of 2007 alumnus Brian Adkins, a Foreign Service officer found dead in his Ethiopia home this February, according to the Adkins family.
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University doctors aid endangered ship
When the American crew of the Maersk Alabama regained control of their ship from the pirates who had tried to seize it off the east coast of Africa last week, doctors at GW sprung into action.
Some students included in UPD arming study
The consultants from James Lee Witt Associates continue to study the issue of arming the University Police Department, and they have recently been holding focus groups with students on campus, a University official said.
LGBTQ group lobbies for marriage equality
Charged up by recent marriage equality victories in states like Iowa and Vermont, members of Allied in Pride - GW's LGBTQ student organization - are pushing to make the District allow same-sex marriages.
Bhangra contest draws thousands in 16th year
Heavy beats rumbled through the floors of DAR Constitution Hall Saturday night as college students nationwide gathered to celebrate the sixteenth Bhangra Blowout, a spirited and colorful dance competition sponsored annually by the GW South Asian Society.
Most students receive top housing choice
About 80 percent of students received their top housing choice for the fall semester and 85 percent received one of their top three, University officials said this week.
GW Cancer Gala to honor Sen. Ted Kennedy
The University will honor Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., and two others at the Sixth Annual Cancer Gala hosted by Wolf Blitzer on April 25 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.
Court hears arguments in appeal of GW's campus plan
Attorneys for both the Foggy Bottom Association and the University presented arguments this month in a pair of FBA appeals that challenge GW's plans to construct more buildings on campus.
Service corps applications continue to rise
As the national unemployment rate rises, some top community service organizations have continued to see a large jump in applications this year - many of which come from GW students.
Senior hopes to end invocation
Graduating senior John Beers is on a mission to remove the prayer from GW's Commencement ceremony because he feels it is unnecessary and alienates atheist students.
GW Hospital weathers economy
The lagging economy has taken a toll on D.C.-area hospitals, forcing layoffs and cost-cutting measures, but a GW Hospital representative says the Foggy Bottom facility has remained stable.
Latina sorority returns to campus
Sigma Lambda Upsilon Inc., a traditionally Latina sorority, returned to GW after a three-year absence with a lively ceremony Thursday night in Kogan Plaza.
Anchor Bowl raises $15K
The Delta Gamma sorority raised more than $15,000 during Anchor Bowl, their annual weeklong philanthropy event.
D.C. tourism highlights Obama
At least one D.C. tourism company has shifted its focus from solely hailing the city's architecture and government institutions to advertising the life and local interests of the president himself.
Campus Calendar
Monday Occupation 101 Watch a documentary about the causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The event is free and hosted by Students for Justice in Palestine. 6 p.m. Marvin Center, Room 310 Pops in the City Watch former GW basketball player Pops Mensah-Bonsu and his team, the Toronto Raptors, take on the Washington Wizards for $5.
