Staff departures leave microbiology department short on research funds
At least five departures in one of the University’s medical departments have left the office understaffed and without major research grants.
Jared Gans
Students reflect to honor 9/11 victims in Marvin Center
About 100 people gathered in the Marvin Center Tuesday night to remember the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Cancer Center pursues prestigious research grant
Cancer Center leaders said they are focusing their efforts this year on receiving a highly coveted designation from the National Cancer Institute.
Nursing school takes first steps to institute student-centric goals, raise research profile
The School of Nursing is taking the first steps to raise its research profile and institute a “students-first” program.
Student-run academic journal releases inaugural issue
The GW Undergraduate Review released its inaugural issue at the Science and Engineering Hall Thursday.
Researchers use virtual simulations to improve social skills in adults with autism
The study found that virtual learning programs can simulate changes in the brain, allowing young adults on the autism spectrum to more easily interpret emotion and identify social cues.
E-cigarettes can double heart attack risk, researchers find
While electronic cigarettes are often considered a healthier alternative to smoking tobacco, one group of researchers found this smoking option can have an alarming impact on heart health.
Students confront administrators about campus racism at town hall
Students packed into a room in the Marvin Center Tuesday to voice concerns about race relations at GW and push administrators to take action.
Public health faculty call for ban on research funding from tobacco companies
Faculty said that GW needs to adopt a University-wide embargo on taking money from tobacco companies to maintain academic freedom.
Elliott school professor leads effort to address sexual harassment
An Elliott school professor co-authored an open letter calling for strong sexual harassment protections in the national security industry.