Professors push back against health care work requirements
Sixteen public health professors are urging a D.C. court to overturn a federal initiative allowing states to impose work requirements on Medicaid users.
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Research office to launch new electronic compliance system
The Office of the Vice President for Research will transition to an electronic research compliance system.
GW Cancer Center offers new online training on LGBTQ patient care
Health care providers across the country can now receive counsel from faculty about how to offer medical guidance to LGBTQ cancer patients.
Officials to hire mental health counselor for Virginia campus
Part-time mental health care will soon expand to the Virginia Science and Technology Campus following a lobbying effort by nursing school faculty and students.
New bill would require university presidents to review employee sexual misconduct claims
A proposed bill would require the University president to review all reported sexual misconduct claims involving employees.
Officials explore adding food trucks to Virginia Campus
The University began a pilot program earlier this month to send food trucks to the Virginia Science and Technology Campus.
Title IX training needs to better address cultural barriers, international students say
International students say University-run Title IX trainings don’t go far enough in helping them overcome language and cultural barriers.
Renovations to install new student space, simulation lab in nursing school
Officials said the work will create a common space for nursing students to gather – giving the isolated campus a greater sense of community.
Thirty miles from D.C., Virginia campus searches for its identity
While the campus benefits from its location, officials say developing a clear mission for the campus has proven to be a vexing task.
New member sessions this fall to prepare freshmen for Greek life commitment
Greek councils are holding 19 “new member days” over the course of the fall semester, designed to teach potential new members about the community.