Black Men's Initiative urges student groups to take action in wake of police brutality
The Black Men’s Initiative released a letter urging five student groups and LeBlanc to details ways they will support the black community.
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Diversity and inclusion officials address police brutality
The Office for Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement will host events for the GW community in the wake of recent instances of police brutality.
Capital Bikeshare stations shut down before citywide protests
The District’s Capital Bikeshare stations closed Sunday evening under fear that protests expected to last into the night could potentially cause damages.
Bowser orders curfew, activates National Guard to support MPD
Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered a citywide curfew for the District for Sunday night in response to recent protests over incidents of police brutality.
Reopening discussions 'suggest' changes to fall calendar: provost
Provost Brian Blake said administrators are discussing starting the fall semester early or concluding in-person classes by Thanksgiving.
D.C.-area BSUs urge local leaders to address police brutality
The letter comes amid protests over the death of two black citizens who died at the hands of police officers in recent months.
Higher education groups ask for legal protections for colleges
As universities move classes online to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, GW and other institutions are facing lawsuits demanding tuition refunds.
Officials organize 'Back to Campus Initiative' for fall semester
Administrators have developed a Back to Campus Initiative, with a dual focus on academic planning and campus operations.
DMV lawmakers urge Trump to cancel 4th of July celebration
DMV-area lawmakers requested Tuesday that federal officials suspend plans for a 4th of July celebration in the nation’s capital.
Researchers receive grant to study COVID-19 impact on air quality
Researchers in the Milken Institute School of Public Health received a grant to study the impact of COVID-19 social distancing measures on air quality.