Officials remain optimistic about fall on-campus return
Officials have consistently said they anticipate returning to campus this fall to the “fullest extent possible” but have yet to make a definitive decision.
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GW's endowment growth on par with peer institutions
The University’s endowment increased in value by 1.35 percent in fiscal year 2020, ticking up from $1.779 billion to $1.803 billion.
GW on track to receive largest-ever pool of freshman applicants
The number of freshman international applications fell by 19.1 percent this year as domestic applications saw a slight increase.
Biden rolls out major higher education policies in first days
Higher education experts said Biden’s actions will have a significant impact on international student recruitment and finances.
Endowment increased by $20 million in FY 2020: documents
The endowment increased in value by 1.35 percent in FY 2020, which ran from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, from $1.779 billion to $1.803 billion.
Alumni join Biden-Harris transition teams
The alumni join hundreds of experts selected to advise the incoming administration as they prepare to lead the federal government beginning Jan. 20.
Trump replaces alumnus as defense secretary with other alumnus
President Donald Trump announced he has fired alumnus Mark Esper as defense secretary, who will be replaced by alumnus Christopher Miller.
Officials stop releasing parent donation numbers
Officials also declined to say how how the pandemic has affected the number of parent donations last fiscal year.
Former ambassador donates $12.5 million to religious freedom institute
Former U.S. Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr. donated $2.5 million in 2016 to create the Loeb Institute for Religious Freedom.