How several of GW's on-campus crime statistics compare to peer schools'
GW’s robbery count and weapons referrals reached their highest point in 2016, as the University recorded its highest number of rapes in the last five years.
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Right-wing Brazilian politician cancels Elliott School event
Brazilian lawmaker Jair Bolsonaro seemed unwilling to engage in a planned dialogue with GW scholars and journalists, the event’s organizer said.
Scholars worldwide demand GW cancel event with far-right Brazilian politician
Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing Brazilian lawmaker and likely presidential candidate with a history of making inflammatory remarks, is coming to speak on campus Friday night.
Medical school researchers awarded more than $2 million to test Zika vaccine in Brazil
If the study is successful, the vaccine could advance prevention techniques against Zika in affected areas.
GW settles Title IX lawsuit with former admitted student
University spokeswoman Maralee Csellar said the parties agreed to settle without going through additional litigation and the case was dismissed.
Campus hate crimes reach highest increase in five years
As universities across the country have been confronted with white-supremacist posters and hate crimes, GW recorded five hate crimes in 2016.
Domestic violence cases drop off after years of consistency
Experts said the number of documented domestic violence cases is likely to be lower than the number of incidents actually occurring.
Man with gun tried to rob CVS, police say
The suspect entered CVS and pointed a black semi-automatic handgun at a man, saying “You know what time it is. Don’t play dumb.”
Crime log: Racial slur written on evaluation form
A staff member reported that she received a copy of a course evaluation form that had a racial slur written on it.
Small businesses concerned about uncertain future as GW plans investment project
As GW develops 2100 Pennsylvania Ave., long-time small business owners are preparing to leave the building at about the end of next year