Elise Zaidi: A fellowship of my own
Goodbyes are hard, and I’m struggling to write mine. So I guess I’ll end with this: The paper is its people. I have met some of my best friends here.
Elise Zaidi
Outside expert team visits GW as reaccreditation process nears end
A seven-person team of experts from peer schools came to evaluate and observe all aspects of GW last week.
CCAS dean resigns to serve as provost at Case Western Reserve University
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Dean Ben Vinson will step down after serving five years in his role as dean of GW’s largest school.
SMPA partners with Polish news network to research journalistic standards
A major Polish television network is partnering with the School of Media and Public Affairs to research “newsroom standards and procedures.”
Diversity conversation spotlights strained race relations in classroom
Officials say they are reviewing general policies around discrimination and faculty diversity training amid an ongoing conversation about the black student experience at GW.
Provost's office rolls out new process to assess deans
Officials said the new process is designed to allow for a broad overview of a dean’s performance, giving all groups involved an outlet to comment.
CHC group aims to reduce stress of difficult political conversations
Mental Health Services is hosting a weekly “healthy sociopolitical dialogues group,” for students to discuss hot-button political and social topics.
Corcoran to start program focused on interactive design field
Students will learn everything from pill bottle to website design in a new program launching next semester.
University lacks resources to scale down large lectures, faculty say
As some universities seek to put freshmen in smaller courses to boost engagement, faculty say GW doesn’t have the funds to join them.
Officials warn faculty to expect absences amid flu epidemic
The Colonial Health Center has so far seen double the number of flu cases this year as compared to last year.