GW community celebrates MSSC director’s retirement
Michael Tapscott is retiring after 19 years of service as GW’s director of the Multicultural Students Services Center.
Faith Wardwell
BSU to channel Harlem Renaissance this school year
BSU will draw inspiration from the Harlem Renaissance to replicate the innovation of Black artists during the period of creativity this academic year.
Students search for alternative fitness options during Lerner closure
More than 10 students said they are looking past GW’s scant fitness offerings to join off-campus gyms, play sports with friends and run outdoors.
New COVID isolation protocol spurs couch-surfing, hotel stays
GW’s lack of isolation housing has caused students to rent hotel rooms or sleep just feet away from sick roommates as COVID cases continue to spread.
GW Compost to expand collections in fall
GW will collect compost on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wrighton welcomes Class of 2026 at annual Convocation
Interim University President Mark Wrighton, Provost Chris Bracey, other administrators and faculty spoke at the ceremony to welcome the freshmen to GW.
New organization to focus on improving college relationships
GW Clearminds will provide access to health care resources and host conversations about young adult life during its first semester.
High-risk students apprehensive of lifted COVID testing requirement
More than 10 students said they will no longer test biweekly, but high-risk students are concerned the eased policy will let asymptomatic cases go unnoticed.
Former professor, administrator dies at 93
Roderick French, a former professor and vice president of academic affairs, died last month after nearly 30 years of service at GW.
D.C. Council eases medical marijuana access for residents over 21
D.C. residents over the age of 21 will be able to “self-certify” their need for medical marijuana without first receiving a doctor’s recommendation.